Tampa Weather Forecast: Warming Trend into Next Week

Saturday Morning Conditions

• 🥶 The morning started cold with temperatures in the 30s in Citrus and Hernando Counties.
• ☀️ As the sun rose and drier air moved in, temperatures began to warm up, reaching the mid-50s in Tampa.
• 💨 Northeast winds were around 6 mph, with clear skies and excellent visibility reported.

Temperature Comparisons and Dew Points

• 📉 Temperatures were significantly colder compared to the previous day, with drops of 14-23°F in some areas.
• 🌡️ Yesterday's oppressive, summer-like dew points in the 70s have been replaced by winter-like dew points in the 30s and 40s.
• 📈 This shift in dew points explains the extreme temperature range, leading to cold mornings and mild afternoons.

Weekend and Next Week Forecast

• 🌡️ Expect mid-70s for today's high, potentially reaching the upper 70s in Sarasota and Highlands Counties.
• 🌙 Tonight, temperatures will drop back into the upper 50s due to dry air cooling quickly.
• ☀️ Sunday and Monday will see highs in the upper 70s, with Monday and Tuesday reaching 80°F.
• 🎄 The forecast for Christmas is mostly sunny with a high around 79°F.

Extended Outlook

• 🗓️ A consistent pattern is expected to keep temperatures in the upper 70s to around 80°F from tomorrow through Christmas and potentially the following weekend.
• 💧 No rain is forecasted in the 7-day outlook.