TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay area is preparing for a dramatic shift in weather this week, as a stretch of unseasonably warm afternoons is expected to give way to near-freezing temperatures by Monday night.
According to the latest National Weather Service data, the region will enjoy sunny skies and highs near 83°C today, with similar warmth continuing through Saturday. However, residents should watch for patchy fog during the late night and early morning hours, particularly after 1 AM.
The transition begins on Sunday, which brings a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. While the daytime high will reach 76°C, a strong cold front will move through the area, bringing northwest wind gusts as high as 23 mph…