Tampa, FL – A cold front moving across the Tampa Bay area Saturday, October 17, is bringing widespread rain chances, scattered thunderstorms and increasingly dangerous marine conditions. Gulf waters could experience waves reaching 13 feet as strong northeast winds develop behind the front, creating hazardous conditions for boaters through early Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay, scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout Saturday, with rain chances ranging from 50% to 80% across west-central and southwest Florida.
Mostly cloudy skies will accompany the frontal passage, with afternoon temperatures ranging from 74 to 83 degrees…