TAMPA, Fla. – Residents across the Tampa Bay area might want to keep their winter coats handy for just a little longer. As the region prepares to ring in the New Year, Old Man Winter is making a brief but noticeable guest appearance, bringing wind chills and potential frost before a significant warm-up arrives later in the week.
The final day of the year is seeing plenty of sunshine, but don’t let the bright skies fool you. Temperatures are struggling to reach 58 degrees today, with a biting northwest wind making it feel much colder. Early risers dealt with wind chills in the low 30s, and the shivering isn’t over yet.
According to the latest detailed National Weather Service forecast, temperatures will plummet tonight. Clear skies and calming winds will set the stage for a chilly New Year’s Eve, with lows dipping to around 38 degrees. The cold snap is significant enough to bring patchy frost after 1 a.m., meaning sensitive vegetation should be covered and pets brought indoors…