As Tampa residents bask in the glow of a warm and sunny day, the National Weather Service provides the latest on what to expect for the week ahead. The forecast indicates that today will be sunny, with a high near 93 degrees, while tonight will remain mostly clear with a low around 69 degrees. This brief glimpse into a typical Floridian spring afternoon was last updated on April 27 at 6:53 am EDT, as reported by the NWS Tampa.
Looking further into the week, the NWS predicts Monday to potentially bring a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, maintaining a high near 93 degrees. Such fluctuations are not uncommon this time of the year and can quickly turn to quickly change the outlook from sunny to stormy. The wind, primarily eastern at around 7 mph, is forecasted to become southerly in the afternoon.
As Tuesday rolls in, there is a slight 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm, though the day promises to be mostly sunny with a high near 89 degrees. Tuesday night is slated to be mostly clear with a comfortable low around 66 degrees, as breezes come from the east at 6 to 9 mph.
Midweek shows continuity in the weather pattern with Wednesday expected to be sunny, boasting a high near 91 degrees. Light eastern winds are to again gently sway through the area. The nighttime sky on Wednesday is predicted to maintain its clarity, ushering in a low around 68 degrees. The consistency of this weather sequence speaks to a stability that Floridians have come to appreciate during this season.
As the week progresses, temperatures are expected to stay high with Thursday's high near 90 degrees. However, change is impending as Friday brings mostly sunny skies but with a high dipping slightly to 88 degrees. The weekend outlook includes partly cloudy skies and a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with highs remaining near 88 degrees both Saturday and perhaps beyond.
