Tampa residents can expect a turn in the weather, with the National Weather Service in Tampa forecasting a sunny day today with temperatures climbing to a comfortable high near 70 degrees by the afternoon, before conditions shift to showers later in the night. According to their detailed forecast, the calm wind that graces the early hours will shift to a southwest breeze between 5 to 8 mph as the day progresses, so while it starts off cool, it'll warm up nicely for anyone planning to be outside—just be sure to enjoy that sunshine before the rain starts after 2 am.
The NWS anticipates an 80% chance of rain tonight with low temperatures around 52 degrees and winds holding at a gentle 6 mph out of the south southwest, humidity lingers at 66% for those wondering about the heaviness felt in the air, and it makes for a damp night if you're out and about after the sun hides beneath the horizon, the barometer reads a steady 30.27 in (1025.0 mb) which typically signifies stable weather conditions, but don't be fooled, we've got that precipitation coming in.
Looking ahead, Thursday's forecast suggests a diminishing chance of rain—50 percent—primarily before midday followed by cloudy skies that should clear up gradually, yielding to a cooler high around 60 degrees as a northwest wind picks up, peaking with gusts as high as 22 mph. The shifting winds could bring varied new precipitation amounts, but likely not exceeding a quarter of an inch.
As we head into the weekend, the forecast from the National Weather Service seems promising for those planning outdoor activities, as sunny conditions are expected to make a return, Friday through Sunday, with the nighttime skies remaining mostly clear although the weekend is expected to kick off on the cooler side with a low around 41 degrees on Thursday night, there's not a cloud in sight from then on, boding well for any weekend errands or outings.
The good weather is slated to continue into the start of the next workweek with sunny days and clear nights, highs gently rising from the pleasant mid-70s and nighttime lows comfortably hovering in the low 50s, providing Tampa residents a stretch of weather that seems perfect for just about any outdoor plan or late winter frolic.
