Tampa Weather Forecast: Cooler Temperatures Arrive with New Year

Morning Fog and Current Conditions

• 🌫️ A dense fog advisory is in effect this morning through 10:00 AM, particularly impacting areas like Sarasota County, Dodto, Hardy, and Highlands County.
• 💡 Visibility is low in many spots, with only about 3/4 of a mile in Lakeland and a quarter mile in PK County, advising caution for early morning travelers.
• ☀️ By 10:00 AM, the fog is expected to dissipate, giving way to abundant sunshine.

Today's High Temperatures and Wind

• 🌡️ Current temperatures are in the 50s and 60s, but will warm quickly into the 70s, with highs reaching the upper 70s in many Tampa Bay areas.
• 📈 Some inland locations like Wula, Arcadia, and Sebring can expect highs in the low 80s.
• 💨 Winds are expected to be light, around 5 miles per hour, due to high pressure off the west coast.

Monday and Tuesday Outlook

• ☁️ Monday will start with fog, followed by a few more clouds as a front moves through Monday night.
• 💧 There's a 10% chance of spotty rain with the approaching front.
• 🌬️ Winds will pick up on Monday, becoming breezy on Tuesday as cooler air arrives.

Significant Temperature Drop

• 🥶 Temperatures will shift from 5-6°F above average today and tomorrow to 10-15°F below average by Tuesday and Wednesday.
• ❄️ Expect lows to dip into the 30s and 40s by Wednesday and Thursday mornings, marking a significant cold spell.

New Year's Eve and Day Forecast

• ☀️ For New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, highs will be in the low to mid-60s.
• 🥶 Morning temperatures are forecasted to be in the 40s across Tampa Bay.

National Weather Snapshot

• 🌨️ Colder temperatures are affecting the northern U.S., with an impactful snow and ice storm building in the Northeast.
• 🌊 On the water today, winds are around five knots, with seas running one foot or less, indicating smooth conditions on the bay.