The National Weather Service in Tampa forecasts a streak of sunny days ahead for the region. With balmy temperatures settling in, residents can expect the mercury to hover in the lower 90s over the next several days. According to an update from the NWS Tampa FL, today's weather is sunny, with a high near 93 degrees and a southeastern wind blowing at 8 to 10 mph.
Tonight, the skies over Tampa will remain mostly clear as temperatures dip to a low around 72 degrees. The area is currently experiencing a humidity level of 91%, with a southeast wind around 7 mph providing a gentle, if not entirely mitigating, breeze. The barometric pressure is steady at 30.13 inches indicating settled weather conditions, and the dewpoint stands at a muggy 71 degrees Fahrenheit.
Moving into the weekend, the forecast remains consistently fair. Friday's weather is anticipated to be mostly sunny, with a high again nearing 93 degrees and a light southeast wind. The clear skies will continue into Friday night as temperatures slightly cool to around 71 degrees. The outlook for Saturday is yet another sunny day, with a high expected around 92 and a mild east-southeast wind.
The pattern of sunshine and warmth extends into Sunday, with the temperature predicted to reach 90 degrees. A similar breeze will carry through the day, shifting from a south-southwest wind blowing at 7 to 11 mph. Sunday night's forecast calls for more of the same, with mostly clear conditions and a low around 72 degrees, the south wind will be making itself felt, albeit at a placid 5 to 8 mph.
Change is on the horizon starting Monday, where there's a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, under otherwise mostly sunny skies. Temperatures are expected to drop slightly with a high near 87 degrees and the arrival of more robust southwest winds gusting as high as 21 mph. The chance for precipitation increases Monday night with a 70% likelihood of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 am. Tuesday maintains the rainy theme with showers and thunderstorms likely and a cooler high near 77 degrees, while Tuesday night will clear up. Looking ahead, Wednesday is forecasted to be sunny with a high near 81 degrees.
