Tampa residents experienced fair weather on today, with temperatures recorded at 59°F, according to the National Weather Service in Tampa, Florida. The report showed 100% humidity, no wind, and a barometric pressure of 30.23 inches of mercury.
The NWS forecast shows sunny conditions on Christmas Day, with temperatures expected to reach around 79°F in the afternoon. Winds are forecast to start calm, then shift to west-northwest at 5 to 7 mph before easing later in the day. Overnight, conditions are forecast to be partly cloudy with a low near 58°F. Winds are forecast to turn northwest at around 6 mph before becoming calm in the evening, with similar conditions likely to continue through the week.
Looking ahead, the forecast for the rest of the holiday week shows similar conditions. Friday and Saturday are likely to be sunny, with daytime highs in the upper 70s. Nighttime temperatures are forecast to stay in the upper 50s, with northwest winds that are expected to decrease during the evening.
The forecast for Sunday through Wednesday remains similar at first, with mostly sunny conditions on Sunday and Monday and high temperatures near 79°F and 78°F. Evening conditions are expected to stay mild with partly cloudy skies. A 20 percent chance of showers is forecast for Monday night. By Tuesday, high temperatures are likely to drop into the mid-60s, with a low near 41°F Tuesday night. Wednesday is forecast to be sunny, with a high around 63°F.
