As residents in Tampa, FL wake up to a partly cloudy morning with temperatures sitting at a comfortable 70°F, the forecast indicates a need for sunglasses rather than raincoats for the days to come. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tampa has detailed a streak of predominantly sunny skies, with the mercury set to rise to a high near 84°F later today. With a calm wind shifting west southwest at 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon, the weather appears to be cooperating nicely for any outdoor plans.
Tonight, locals can expect the conditions to remain mostly cloudy, but temperatures will stay mild, with a low around 65°F. A gentle west wind around 5 mph will become calm as the evening progresses. Thanksgiving Day will follow suit with mostly cloudy skies, and a comfortable high near 75°F accompanied by a north wind blowing between 7 to 10 mph.
The NWS forecasts the weather to cool down slightly as we edge into Thursday night, bringing in a partly cloudy sky and a lower temperature around 47°F. The north wind is expected to persist, blowing around 10 mph, with gusts that could reach as high as 18 mph. This breeze ushers in a sunny Friday, with a high nearing 65°F and north northeastern wind blowing steadily, with similar gust speeds.
Friday night's forecast promises mostly clear skies and a low drop, around 48°F with a consistent north northeastern wind. The weekend warms up with sunny conditions forecasted for Saturday and a high climbing to around 77°F, as the wind shifts east, blowing between 9 to 13 mph, and gusts that could stretch as high as 20 mph. The evening will see a partial cloud cover, with overnight temperatures expected to fall around 60°F, and a mild east wind. Come Sunday, Tampa is slated for mostly sunny weather with a high reaching near 83°F and those in favor of warm weather can rejoice in these prolonged stretches of sun-filled days.
