Tampa is waking up Monday under clear skies near 64 degrees, with a mostly sunny afternoon headed toward 83. Rain stays out of the picture today and tonight, but a late-week front is lining up to bring showers and stronger winds, with the coldest air of the season expected over the weekend after cooler air filters in behind it.
Monday night brings a low near 66. The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay has no watches, warnings or advisories posted for the area, leaving today as a clean slate for errands, outdoor work and lunch on a patio.
Warm Tuesday Leads Into A Partly Sunny Veterans Day
Tuesday should stay warm and partly sunny, with a high near 83. Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, is forecast to be partly sunny, with rain chances increasing.
That is a more detailed shift from Sunday’s Tampa forecast, which had already flagged a late-week front but showed less detail on the midweek rain chances.
Thursday Front Brings Showers And Gusty Winds
Thursday is when the weather gets more complicated. Mostly cloudy skies, a high near 77 and a 20% chance of rain showers are expected, with west winds occasionally gusting as high as 18 mph.
Scattered showers could continue Thursday night, with morning showers possible Friday. Friday turns partly sunny and noticeably cooler, with a high in the lower 70s.
Weekend Finally Feels Like November
Weekend highs are expected in the upper 60s to low 70s, with lows in the 40s.
For Tampa residents, the practical forecast is simple: enjoy the warm, dry stretch through Tuesday, keep a light rain jacket nearby Thursday and Friday, and do not be surprised if the weekend calls for an actual jacket.
