Tampa residents can expect a mixed bag of weather in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Tampa, FL. Today's forecast suggests a 50% chance of showers between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., with winds shifting from south to west in the afternoon and potentially reaching gusts of up to 21 mph. Temperatures are predicted to reach a high near 81 degrees. The NWS report stated that "new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible."
As the evening sets in, the humidity that clings with a tenacity reminiscent of the summer's grasp, will give way as the thermometer dips to around 60 degrees. The sky will cloak itself in clouds, yet withholds the signs of further precipitation. Northwest winds will maintain a gentle pace of 5 to 7 mph throughout the night.
Looking ahead to Wednesday and Thursday, the skies will clear considerably. The NWS forecast points to mostly sunny conditions, with highs in the mid-70s and approaching 79 degrees respectively. A northeasterly wind, feather-light at 3 to 6 mph, is likely to persist into Wednesday night, bringing the temperature down to a comfortable 54 degrees.
Temperatures will continue to tease the high thresholds of the season's warmth towards the week's end, as Friday and Saturday's forecasts indicate highs hovering around the 80-degree mark. Nightfall on Thursday and Friday will transform the firmament to a state of partial cloudiness, setting the low around 60 degrees. The consistency of the east wind, clocking in at a mild 3 to 6 mph, will afford only transitory comfort before a southwest current takes its turn in the atmospheric dance on Friday afternoon.
Increasing chances of showers will reintroduce themselves over the weekend. The NWS predicts a 30% chance of showers on Saturday after 1 p.m., with a 40% chance carrying over into the nighttime. These sporadic patterns of rainfall extend into Sunday and the onset of the following week, with daytime highs dropping to near 70 degrees by Monday, and nighttime lows ranging from the upper 50s to the mid-60s. The NWS advises residents to stay tuned for updates as these variable conditions prevail.
