The city of Tampa welcomed a fair morning with temperatures sitting comfortably at 66°F and an unusual high humidity of 96% early this day. According to the National Weather Service in Tampa, Floridians can expect patchy fog clearing by mid-morning, giving way to sunny skies and a pleasant high of around 81 degrees. Winds will remain light and variable, shifting to a south southeast breeze in the morning. The NWS Tampa updates indicate that calm conditions will prevail for most of the day, with visibility standing at a clear 10 miles as of the last update at 6:53 am EST.
As the evening approaches, the NWS Tampa forecast suggests there will be patchy fog developing after 4 am, so late-night travelers should prepare for potential visibility issues on the road. Overnight temperatures are predicted to drop to a low near 63°F, maintaining the light and variable wind patterns. Looking ahead to Sunday, Tampa residents might want to keep an umbrella handy, as there's a slight 20 percent chance of showers before the afternoon. Aside from the early fog, the day will be mostly cloudy with a high near 78 and slight northwesterly winds picking up momentum throughout the morning.
For those planning their outfits for the start of the workweek, take note that Monday's weather will offer partly sunny skies with a high near 70 degrees. Northerly winds will persist, flowing at a gentle 9 mph. The detailed forecast indicates that Monday night won't stray far from the established pattern, with mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 52, touched by a northeast wind of around 7 mph.
By Tuesday, the weather narrative continues to be one of partial sunshine and mild conditions, with the high anticipated to reach near 73. Winds, remaining courteous, will flow from the northeast at around 6 mph. Nighttime brings more clouds and a low around 57, while the wind, taking on a northwesterly direction, settles at a mild 5 mph before calming by evening. The remainder of the week looks unsettled, with Wednesday presenting a 40 percent chance of rain showers and a high near 68 degrees, while the night could usher in more frequent showers, with precipitation likelihood increasing to 60 percent.
Those with outdoor plans on Thursday may encounter intermittent showers, as chances stand at 50 percent, though the day will also offer breaks of partly sunny sky and a high near 64. A significant cool down is expected by Thursday night, with clearer skies and a low around 41. Concluding the week, Friday promises a respite from the rain with sunny weather and cooler high temperatures projected to be near 61.
