Sunday, April 19, 2026, Tampa woke up mostly clear and mild, about 72°F, with a light northwest breeze and sticky pockets near the water. Sunshine will dominate today, with inland neighborhoods pushing into the upper 80s while coastal areas stay a few degrees cooler thanks to the sea breeze. A weak cold front moves through late tonight, then northeast winds pick up Monday and could affect both boaters and outdoor burning plans.
Afternoon Heat And Breeze
Highs should top out near 87°F inland and in the mid 80s along the coast, with northwest winds around 2 to 12 mph this afternoon before switching north later in the day. Temperatures will feel drier inland as relative humidity falls through the afternoon. These trends are outlined by the NWS Tampa Bay.
Tonight And Monday
A weak boundary slides through late Sunday into Monday morning, shifting winds north then northeast and trimming humidity inland. Monday will be breezy with northeast winds around 13 mph and gusts near 20 to 22 mph, and highs around 85°F. A few late day showers are possible over the southern interior Monday, but most of the area should stay dry.
Marine And Fire Advisories
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect tonight into Tuesday for Tampa Bay and much of the adjacent Gulf waters, and mariners should expect choppy seas and gusty northeast to east winds. The office's forecast discussion warns that "critical relative humidity values and gusty winds will produce hazardous fire conditions" Monday across parts of the Nature Coast, and a Fire Weather Watch covers coastal and inland Levy County Monday afternoon into the evening, according to the NWS. Inexperienced boaters are advised to stay in port, and landowners should avoid outdoor burning while the watch and advisories are in effect.
What Residents Should Do
If you plan to be on the water, delay trips or pick a sheltered harbor, secure loose gear, and wear life jackets. On land, avoid burning yard waste, keep grills and debris away from structures, and check local county burn ban information if you need to burn. Keep an eye on watches and advisories before making afternoon or evening outdoor plans.
The warm, mostly dry pattern should persist through the rest of the week with highs in the mid 80s to upper 80s and breezy east northeast winds into midweek, and small craft conditions are expected to ease later in the week as winds and seas subside. We will update if warnings or watches change.
