Tampa is waking up to clear skies and temperatures near 71 degrees Friday, with a sunny, breezy day ahead and a high around 87. The bigger story is a dry stretch settling over Tampa Bay, with comfortable-for-Florida conditions lasting through the weekend and into Monday.
Sunny And Breezy Friday
North-northeast winds will run around 9 mph Friday as dry air filters into the region, helping humidity ease compared with the recent stormy pattern. The National Weather Service Tampa Bay forecast calls for a mostly clear night with a low near 67.
Saturday should stay sunny with a high near 85, while Saturday night could fall to about 65. Sunday will be mostly sunny and reach around 86, followed by a partly cloudy night near 68.
Rain Chances Return Next Week
Monday remains mostly sunny and warmer, with a high near 89 and only a small chance of rain. The forecast turns more typical for late September Tuesday, when scattered showers and thunderstorms could develop during the afternoon and early evening as temperatures climb near 90.
Storm chances rise to 70% Wednesday, when Tampa could reach 91 degrees, and remain around 60% Thursday. That shift gives Tampa residents a few strong outdoor-planning days before the afternoon thunderstorm routine makes its return; Hoodline's earlier forecast had already flagged the late-week change toward drier weather.
Gulf Boaters Face Choppier Conditions
A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for nearby Gulf waters until 2 p.m. Friday as northeasterly winds stay elevated. Conditions should ease this afternoon, although choppy water may linger into the evening; no land-based watches, warnings or advisories are listed for Tampa.
