Tampa Weather Forecast: Upper 80s, High Humidity, and Potential 90-Degree Days

Tuesday Morning Conditions

• 🌫️ Widespread fog is present this Tuesday morning, with visibility issues reported in areas like Barto, Frost Proof, Lake Placid, and Brooksville.
• 🌊 A dense fog advisory is in effect due to sea fog lingering just off the coast, accompanied by a light south wind.
• 🌡️ Morning temperatures are in the upper 60s to lower 70s, with normal highs for this time of year around 80 degrees.

Afternoon Highs and Humidity

• 📈 Afternoon highs on Tuesday are expected to climb into the upper 80s, significantly exceeding the seasonal average.
• 💧 Dew points are high, reaching around 70, which will lead to instant sweating and a feeling of oppressive humidity.
• 💨 Drier air with dew points in the 50s is only found further north in southern Georgia.

Storms and Future Forecast

• ⚠️ While severe storms are impacting the Plains today, the enhanced risk for severe storms tomorrow extends from Chicago to Shreveport, with a potential tornado outbreak.
• 🚫 None of the significant storm systems are expected to directly impact the Tampa area, with only an isolated afternoon shower possible.
• ☀️ The forecast for Tampa is very warm and humid for the next seven days, with highs in the 90s expected Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
• 🥶 A cold front is anticipated late Monday into early next week, which will finally bring temperatures down into the 70s for highs.
• 🚀 Tampa is on track to experience its first 90-degree day of 2025 this Wednesday or Thursday, potentially seeing multiple days reach this temperature this week.