Florida – Warm Gulf air is already wrapping around Tampa this morning, with temperatures near 58 degrees and calm skies before sunrise. The air feels mild, almost humid, and that warmth will surge fast. By afternoon, highs jump to 81 degrees under bright sunshine.
According to the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay, east winds shift southeast later today around 6 mph. Tonight turns mostly cloudy with patchy fog after midnight and lows near 62. Visibility could dip briefly early Sunday, especially along I-275 and the Selmon Expressway. Slow down if fog thickens before sunrise.
Sunday brings a noticeable shift. Scattered showers and thunderstorms develop after 1 p.m., with highs near 80 degrees and southwest winds 6 to 14 mph. Rain chances climb to 40 percent during the afternoon. Conditions may deteriorate quickly in heavier downpours.
Sunday night turns wetter and breezier. Showers and possible thunderstorms continue with a 90 percent chance of rain. Lows hold near 63 degrees, and gusts could reach 21 mph. Expect slick roads and ponding on major routes, including I-4 and U.S. 19.
President’s Day features scattered showers before early afternoon, then partial clearing with highs near 75 degrees. By Monday night, skies turn mostly clear with lows around 57.
Tuesday rebounds to sunny skies and highs near 77 degrees. Midweek temperatures hold in the upper 70s, signaling above-normal February warmth. President’s Day week trends mild to warm, with spring vibes building across west-central Florida.
Are you planning outdoor time Sunday afternoon, or waiting out the rain?
Five Day Outlook for Tampa, Florida:
Sunday: Scattered showers, high 80.
Monday: Scattered showers early, high 75.
Tuesday: Sunny, high 77.
Wednesday: Sunny, high 78.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 78.
