Tampa Weather Forecast: Foggy Mornings, Warm Afternoons, and a Weekend Front

Morning Fog and Coastal Conditions

• 🌫️ Expect foggy conditions this morning, particularly in inland and northern locations like Lake Placid, Bartow, and Brooksville, with visibility reduced.
• 🌡️ Coastal areas such as Westchase and Tampa will see temperatures in the mid-60s, while inland areas like Dade City may experience upper 50s.
• 📈 Humidity levels are gradually increasing due to shifting southerly winds, which also contributes to the morning fog.

Afternoon Warm-Up and Extended Warm Spell

• ☀️ Temperatures will climb to around 81 degrees this afternoon, continuing a streak of above-normal warmth.
• 🌡️ This warm weather pattern is expected to persist through Saturday, with highs consistently in the low 80s inland and upper 70s to near 80 along the coast.
• 💨 Southerly winds at 10 knots will create light chop on coastal waters, with high tide around 3:30 PM in St. Petersburg.

Weekend Front and Temperature Drop

• 🌦️ A cold front is anticipated to move through on Sunday, bringing a few quick showers but not significant rainfall.
• 🥶 Following the front, temperatures will drop sharply, with Monday morning expected to be in the 40s (around 46 degrees) and a high of only 59 degrees.
• ❄️ Tuesday morning could see temperatures in the 30s, potentially marking the last of the winter-like cold for many areas.

Rainfall and Regional Differences

• 💧 While Tampa received 3/10ths of an inch of rain recently, parts of Citrus County experienced up to 3 inches.
• 🌧️ The upcoming Sunday front is not expected to bring substantial rain to any region.