Tampa is heading into a warm, breezy stretch Thursday, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 86 degrees before the weather turns noticeably wetter this weekend. Northeast winds will run 8 to 11 mph, with gusts reaching 18 mph, keeping conditions lively even as the rain stays mostly away.
Sunny Thursday And Friday Bring More Heat
Thursday night should remain partly cloudy with a low around 72, followed by another mostly sunny day Friday and a high near 86. The National Weather Service says gusty northeast winds will continue, with Friday gusts reaching about 21 mph and only a small chance of rain.
For boaters, the water is a different story: a Small Craft Advisory remains in effect through 8 a.m. Thursday, and cautionary marine conditions are expected to linger through Saturday night. No land-based watches or warnings are in effect for the Tampa area.
Weekend Rain Chances Build Before Sunday Storms
Saturday starts partly sunny and warm, but rain chances rise after 2 p.m., with a 40% chance of showers during the day and a 30% chance Saturday night. Scattered showers and thunderstorms could develop after 2 a.m. Saturday night, so outdoor plans may need a flexible backup.
Sunday is expected to be the wettest day of the forecast period, with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mostly cloudy skies and a high near 82. The National Weather Service says a front will cross the area Sunday and Monday, bringing more showers and a few storms before conditions begin to improve.
Clearing Arrives Monday With No Big Cooldown
Monday could start with scattered showers and thunderstorms before isolated storms linger during the day, when the high should reach about 82. Skies turn mostly sunny Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs near 84 both days; Tuesday night's low is forecast to be 67.
In other words, Tampa gets a brief taste of fall without surrendering the heat entirely. The latest forecast details are available from the National Weather Service, while the current outlook updates an earlier Hoodline forecast that covered the week’s breezy pattern.
