Residents of Tampa can expect a change in the weather as the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a sunny start with temperatures climbing to a high near 87 degrees today, but there’s a mix of showers and thunderstorms later in the week. According to the latest update from the NWS in Tampa, the rest of the week will see a rise in temperature and humidity, leading to a high of 91 on Tuesday and the possibility of precipitation starting Wednesday afternoon.
The calm before the storm, so to speak, will see a low around 69 tonight with northwest winds softening to a calm in the evening; this precedes a steady warm-up through Tuesday where skies remain clear, ahead of a week that promises more turbulent weather. Residents should prepare for a 20 percent chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, increasing to a 60 percent chance of rain and possible thunderstorms by Friday. A light south southeast wind is expected to shift west southwest in the afternoons.
The forecast indicates a mainly sunny Thursday, yet there are anticipations for a 20 percent possibility of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, signaling the weather’s unpredictable nature. Friday escalates the odds of wet conditions, with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms specifically detailed between 8 am and 2 pm, then surging after 2 pm, as per the insights from the NWS…