Tampa residents can expect to bask in the sun for most of the coming week, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters are predicting a high of 92 degrees today with southeast winds blowing gently at 7 to 10 mph. The weather pattern takes a mild turn tonight, as it's expected to be partly cloudy with a low of around 71 degrees and southwest winds making a shift to the southeast post-midnight. For those planning their Sunday outings, the city is slated to stay sunny, reaching temperatures near 90 degrees, accompanied by a south-southwest breeze pushing at 8 to 11 mph.
Despite the mostly clear skies on Sunday night, with an anticipated low of about 73 degrees, weather conditions appear to be gearing up to noticeably change starting Monday. There's a 30 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with the day still likely to mostly remain sunny. The heat will also slightly drop, hitting just shy of 90, while wind speeds are expected to significantly pick up, potentially gusting as high as 24 mph according to the NWS.
As the new week unfolds, Monday night promises to bring more action with the weather shifting to a 90 percent chance of precipitation, including showers and possibly thunderstorms after 8 p.m. The temperature will see a dip down to 64 degrees. The following day, Tampa will potentially still witness some showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 p.m., with the mercury reaching a comfortable 75 degrees. By Tuesday night, the chance of rain decreases to just 10 percent, giving way to clearer skies and cooler temperatures, settling at around 58 degrees.
Looking ahead, Tampa residents can expect more stable weather. Wednesday is forecast to be mostly sunny with highs around 80 degrees, and the evening will be calm with a low near 61. Thursday will feature full sunshine, with temperatures rising into the low 80s. The clear weather is expected to continue into Friday, with a high of 84 degrees to end the workweek.
