Florida – A calm, cool sunrise gives way quickly to sunshine warming pavement, palm fronds, and patios across the Tampa Bay area. The chill fades early, replaced by a mild breeze and steadily rising temperatures that feel more like late March than February.
Highs climb into the mid-70s today under clear skies. Winds stay light, allowing temperatures to rise efficiently by late morning. Commuters notice the shift fast, especially after several cooler starts earlier this month.
According to the National Weather Service, this warming trend holds through midweek as high pressure dominates the Southeast. Wednesday stays partly sunny with highs near 74. Nights remain mild, hovering in the upper 50s, limiting any real cooldown before sunrise.
Thursday adds more warmth and a touch of moisture. Sunshine mixes with passing clouds, and highs reach the mid to upper 70s. A brief shower is possible late in the day, though most neighborhoods stay dry. Roads may briefly turn slick where rain develops after a long dry stretch.
Friday turns brighter again. Highs approach 77, setting up ideal outdoor conditions heading into Valentine’s Day weekend. With daytime warmth and cooler evenings, areas that see brief showers could experience slick spots after sunset due to rapid cooling.
By the weekend, clouds increase and rain chances rise. Saturday stays mostly sunny early, while Sunday brings scattered showers and breezier conditions. Despite the clouds, temperatures remain well above normal, topping out in the upper 70s.
Looking ahead, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook shows above-normal temperatures continuing into early next week. While rain chances fluctuate, no strong cold fronts appear poised to return winter conditions. For now, Tampa Bay stays firmly on a springlike track.
How warm did it feel in your neighborhood today?
Five-Day Outlook for Tampa Bay
• Today: Sunny, high near 74
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 74
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, slight shower chance late, high near 76
• Friday: Sunny, high near 77
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, warmer, high near 79
