Tampa Weather Forecast: Warm Sunday, Rain Expected Early Week

Sunday Weather Overview

• ☀️ Beautiful conditions are expected across the Sunshine State, with plenty of sunshine and calm waters, making it a great day for outdoor activities like heading to the beach or boating.
• 🌡️ Temperatures yesterday reached a high of 89°F in Tampa, with coastal areas like St. Pete at 89°F and Sarasota at 88°F, while Brooksville saw a high of 91°F.
• 💨 An easterly wind has been dominating, contributing to the heat, especially closer to the coast, with gusts up to 22 mph in Key West.

Sea Breeze and Inland Temperatures

• 🌬️ Today, a sea breeze is expected to kick in more significantly, keeping coastal areas comfortable with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 70s currently.
• 📈 Inland areas typically warm up faster, reaching the low to mid 90s, but the sea breeze effect will moderate coastal temperatures.
• 🏖️ Coastal areas are expected to reach highs in the low to mid 80s today, with onshore winds picking up in the late afternoon and early evening.

Upcoming Rain Chances

• 💧 Mandatory burn bans are in effect across most of the area, highlighting the need for rain.
• 🌧️ Much-needed rain is anticipated on Monday and Tuesday, with the best chances for afternoon and evening storms returning to the coast.
• 📅 These two days are expected to offer the best rain chances in the upcoming week.

Overnight and Weekly Outlook

• 🌃 Tonight, expect mainly clear skies with temperatures around 72°F in Tampa and 60s further inland.
• 📈 The week ahead is projected to see highs in the upper 80s to low 90s.