Tampa Weekend Weather: Mostly Clear with Cooler Breezes and Tropical Wave Watch

Saturday Forecast Overview

• ☀️ Enjoy a beautiful start with bluebird skies, cooler temperatures, and less humidity than recent days.
• 🌡️ Highs today will reach the mid-80s, with cooler breezes from the north and northeast up to 10 mph.
• ☁️ Expect a lot of sunshine, with only a few clouds later in the day and showers/storms being few and far between.

Tropical Weather Update

• 🌊 Water temperatures are around 84 degrees Fahrenheit along local coastlines.
• 🌍 A tropical wave is emerging off the coast of Africa, with a 50% chance of formation in the next 7 days.
• 💨 A strong Bermuda high is increasing wind shear and transporting Saharan dust, making conditions tougher for tropical development.
• 📉 The hurricane season is technically behind schedule due to these factors.

Regional Temperatures and Air Quality

• 💨 Morning temperatures are below average across the board, with many areas in the 60s and low 70s.
• 💧 Dew points are in the 60s to low 70s, indicating more comfortable, refreshing air.
• ☁️ Drier air in the mid-levels, characterized by stable sinking air, will limit the pop-up of thunderstorms in the Tampa area.

Weekend Outlook and Marine Conditions

• 🌬️ Northeast winds will continue through the weekend, tapping into some Atlantic moisture, but any showers are expected to be light and passing.
• 📈 Highs in Tampa are forecast to be around 89 degrees, slightly below average.
• ⚠️ A small craft caution is in effect for boaters due to winds around 10-15 knots with occasional gusts up to 20 knots.
• 🌙 Tonight, temperatures will drop to about 72 in Tampa, with upper 60s for northern and inland spots.