Today started on the soft side in Tampa, with pockets of patchy fog and neighborhood stations reporting mild readings in the low 60s. Skies are expected to clear by mid-morning, with afternoon highs climbing into the low to mid 80s under mostly sunny skies. Light north-northwest winds around 2–7 mph should keep things comfortable for most outdoor plans.
Afternoon Storm Risk
A weak cold front is sliding into the region and is forecast to stall along the I-4 corridor Tuesday and Wednesday. That will bump up moisture and instability and bring a modest chance of isolated afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms. Coverage looks spotty, with rain chances around 20–30 percent and most locations seeing less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall, but any storm that does pop could deliver a brief heavy downpour and reduced visibility.
These details come from the National Weather Service forecast discussion, which also highlights the front’s timing and how it plays into later heat shifts. According to the National Weather Service, fog may form inland this morning and some terminals could see reduced visibility around sunrise.
Weekend Heat Spike
Forecasters say a second front pushing through the Southeast will open the door for warmer air to surge in by Friday and Saturday, with highs approaching 90°F and the potential for record daytime temperatures in some inland neighborhoods. If you have outdoor plans this weekend, it is a good idea to schedule the more strenuous stuff for the morning or evening and keep water within reach.
We previewed this warm pattern in an earlier Hoodline forecast; see our warm pattern preview for more context.
Fog, Commute And Boaters
Patchy fog is the main travel nuisance early today. Bridges, causeways and low-lying roads may see reduced visibility, so use low beams and plan for a little extra drive time on the morning commute.
On the water, marine conditions are currently light, with winds around 5 knots, though northerly winds may increase later in the week. Recreational boaters should check the latest marine forecast before heading out. This post will be updated if any watches or warnings are issued.
