Tampa Weather Forecast: Fog, Humidity, and Weekend Rain

Morning Conditions and Fog

• 🌫️ Visibility is reduced this morning, particularly in southern Polk County, Hardy County, Dotto County, and Highlands County, due to dense fog.
• 💡 Expect even more widespread and dense fog tomorrow morning due to increased humidity.

Temperature and Humidity Trends

• 🌡️ Temperatures are significantly warmer than yesterday, with areas like Crystal River 14 degrees warmer and Tampa 11 degrees warmer, due to south winds pulling up warmth.
• 💧 Humidity is increasing today and will remain noticeable and relatively high all weekend long, with dew points reaching the lower 70s, creating a summer-like feel.

Weekend Weather Outlook

• ☁️ Friday will be partly cloudy and warm with highs in the lower 80s along the coast, potentially reaching the mid-80s east of I-75.
• 🌦️ A broken line of showers may develop Saturday afternoon, with a 30% chance of rain.
• ⛈️ The best chance for rain arrives Sunday night as a cold front moves through, with rain chances increasing to 60% on Sunday.

Next Week's Forecast

• 🥶 Following the cold front, expect a cooling down process with seasonably cool temperatures next week.
• 🍃 Highs will be in the low to mid-70s throughout next week, offering a drier and cooler air for those who prefer it.
• 🌊 Coastal waters will see a moderate chop today, returning to a light chop on Saturday and Sunday.