The National Weather Service in Tampa, FL, has provided a detailed forecast for the Tampa area. Early this morning, Tampa residents woke up to conditions of fog and mist, with a humidity reading of 96 percent and visibility at 5 miles, according to the NWS report. The temperature stood at a mild 68°F, with a light south breeze of 8 mph.
Looking towards the rest of the day, the NWS forecast predicts mostly sunny skies with a high temperature peaking near 81 degrees. Still, residents should prepare to face a 30 percent chance of showers after the early hours of the following day, as clouds are set to increase. The chance of precipitation climbs up to 60 percent on Monday, with expected showers and thunderstorms primarily before 11 a.m., as well as possible new rainfall between a quarter and half of an inch.
As the week progresses, the weather is forecasted to make a turn for the better. After the likelihood of Monday storms, the skies will clear up leading to a partly cloudy night with descending temperatures around 56 degrees. Tuesday promises sunny weather again, with highs resting comfortably near 73. Calm winds will characterize the tranquil evening.
Continuing the trend, Wednesday will usher in sunny conditions complimented by a rise in temperatures, reaching a high near 79. For those looking to plan ahead, the latter half of the week should maintain this pattern with sunny days and temperatures in the late 70s to mid-80s, with minimal cloud cover to obscure the night skies.
