Tampa is heading into a cloudy Friday with a high near 74 degrees and no meaningful rain chance, but the weekend will bring a sharper taste of fall. Temperatures drop to 50 degrees Friday night before Saturday tops out near 66 under clear skies.
Cloudy Friday Gives Way To A Chilly Saturday
North winds will run around 6 to 10 mph Friday, keeping the afternoon comfortable despite the cooler air mass settling into the region. Friday night should be mostly clear, with temperatures falling to around 50 degrees in Tampa.
Saturday will stay sunny with a north wind near 8 mph and a high around 66. Saturday night looks like the coldest part of the weekend, with another mostly clear night and a low near 49.
Sunday Starts The Warmup
Sunday brings sunny skies and a high near 74 as winds turn northeast. The warmer pattern continues Monday, when Tampa could reach 77 degrees, although east-northeast winds may gust as high as 21 mph.
Rain chances remain low through the weekend, with only a slight chance of showers late Monday night and Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday look warmer still, with highs near 80 and 82 degrees, respectively.
Gusty Gulf Winds May Affect Boaters
For those heading onto the water, the National Weather Service says northeast winds and building seas could reach advisory levels beginning Monday and continue through much of next week. No watches, warnings, or advisories are currently posted for the Tampa area.
Drier air will also settle in Friday and Saturday, lowering afternoon humidity into the 40s and, inland, the 30s on Saturday. That means pleasant outdoor weather for most people, with moisture returning Sunday and next week.
