Florida’s Gulf Coast greets the morning with a soft haze and calm air, and drivers crossing the Howard Frankland Bridge may notice patchy fog clinging to the bay. Temperatures sit near 58 degrees after sunrise, cool enough for a light jacket but warming quickly under filtered sun. Visibility remains good at Tampa International Airport, yet localized fog could briefly reduce clarity on side streets and low-lying roads.
According to the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay, skies turn partly sunny with highs reaching near 73 degrees this afternoon. Winds stay light, shifting west southwest around 5 to 8 mph. No widespread rain is expected today, keeping roads dry for the commute.
Fog may redevelop late tonight into early Thursday, especially before 9 a.m. Plan extra time if traveling at daybreak. Sunshine dominates much of Thursday with highs near 75 degrees and only a slight 20% chance of showers after 1 p.m.
Friday stays mild with patchy morning fog, then mostly sunny skies and highs around 76 degrees. Valentine’s Weekend Feb. 13-15 looks warm and inviting. Saturday climbs to near 78 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Sunday turns more unsettled, with showers likely after 1 p.m. and breezy conditions developing. Slick pavement could slow travel on I-275 and U.S. 41 by late afternoon.
Early next week keeps temperatures above February averages, with scattered showers lingering into Monday. The 6–10 day outlook signals continued warmth across Florida, a preview of spring building across the Southeast.
Five Day Outlook for Tampa, Florida:
Today: High 73°, partly sunny.
Thursday: High 75°, 20% chance of showers after 1 p.m.
Friday: High 76°, patchy fog early.
Saturday: High 78°, mostly sunny.
Sunday: High 78°, showers likely after 1 p.m.
