Tampa Weather Forecast: Warm Up to the 90s This Week

Wednesday's Weather Overview

• ☀️ The day starts with clear skies and seasonably warm temperatures, with most areas in the 60s inland and 70s along the coast.
• 🌡️ Afternoon highs are expected to reach the upper 80s, with Tampa potentially hitting around 87-88 degrees.
• 💨 Light westerly winds are present due to high pressure building to the south.

Extended Forecast: Heat and Humidity Rise

• 📈 High pressure will remain in control for the next 7-10 days, leading to a forecast with minimal rain.
• 🔥 Temperatures and dew points will gradually increase, with dew points expected to reach the lower 70s by Friday.
• 🥵 By the upcoming weekend, temperatures are predicted to climb into the low 90s, with inland areas potentially reaching the mid-90s.

Overnight and Coastal Conditions

• 🌙 Tonight's lows will be mild, returning to the mid-70s, similar to this morning's cooler temperatures in some areas.
• 🌊 Coastal waters will experience light chop with west winds at 5-10 knots, and water temperatures are around 80-81 degrees.
• 📈 Water temperatures are expected to rise significantly over the next 7-10 days due to the increasing air temperatures.