Tampa Weather: Thursday Forecast - Rain, Wind, and Falling Temperatures

Thursday Morning Rain and Wind

• 🌧️ Early morning rain is expected across much of the Tampa area, with heavier downpours in the southern regions like Bradenton and Sarasota.
• 💨 Gusty winds are likely to accompany the rain as the cold front moves onshore, with gusts potentially reaching into the 20s by 9 AM and 30s by the afternoon.
• 💧 While heavy rain is not expected to last long, with most areas seeing lighter showers after about 15 minutes, it will provide a good soaking for many.

Falling Temperatures and Clearing Skies

• 🌡️ Temperatures will fall throughout the day, starting in the upper 50s and dropping into the 50s, with no significant warming expected.
• 🌬️ As winds shift to the northwest, colder, drier air will be pulled in, leading to falling temperatures.
• ☀️ Skies are expected to clear out later in the afternoon, leading to sunshine for the remainder of the day.

Cold Overnight and Weekend Warm-Up

• 🥶 Cold weather advisories are in effect for inland locations tonight, with wind chills expected in the 30s and potentially the 20s in interior Citrus County.
• 🧊 Overnight lows in Tampa are predicted to be around 42 degrees.
• 🌻 Tomorrow will be cooler with a high of 62 degrees, but the weekend promises a return to warmer weather with highs in the 70s.
• 🌊 Small craft advisories are in effect for coastal waters today, indicating unfavorable conditions for boating.