Good morning, Tampa Bay! We’ve got a fantastic, quiet start to our Friday, but if you’re looking forward to fall-like weather, the timing couldn’t be better—a significant pattern shift is setting up just in time for the weekend.
Here is how the next few days are shaping up across the area:
Today (Friday)
We’re starting off mostly sunny and mild, making for smooth sailing on the morning commute or an early jog along Bayshore. As we head into the afternoon, expect one more hot, humid summer-feel day. Highs will push right up near 89°, with heat index values feeling close to 99°.
By late afternoon (mainly after 3:00 PM), low-level moisture and boundary collisions will kick off scattered showers and a few thunderstorms (30% to 40% coverage). Keep an eye to the sky if you have outdoor plans heading into the Friday evening drive. Showers will linger scattered through Friday night before tapering early Saturday morning, with overnight lows holding in the mid-70s.
Saturday
The transition day. A surface cold front pushes south across Central Florida, bringing scattered showers and storms early—mainly between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM (around 50% coverage)…