TAMPA, FL – Residents of Tampa and surrounding areas may experience increased rainfall next week as a potential tropical depression develops in the Caribbean Sea. The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay reports a 50% chance of this system becoming a tropical depression over the weekend, potentially impacting local weather by mid-week.
According to meteorologists, while the system’s exact trajectory remains uncertain, residents are urged to stay informed of weather updates due to possible impacts on Florida’s Gulf Coast. As the system intensifies, it could lead to higher moisture levels in the region, resulting in a rainy and windy forecast starting Wednesday.
For now, Friday in Tampa will remain sunny, with temperatures reaching a high of 85°F and an east wind between 7 to 10 mph, gusting up to 18 mph. Overnight temperatures will drop to around 66°F, with mostly clear skies. Saturday and Sunday are expected to be similarly clear and sunny, with daytime highs reaching 86°F and light northeast winds, making for a pleasant weekend before potential weather shifts early next week.
By Monday, high temperatures will remain around 86°F, with partly cloudy skies beginning Tuesday night as moisture increases. Mid-week could bring more consistent rainfall if the Caribbean disturbance strengthens. Motorists and residents near flood-prone areas should remain cautious and check local forecasts for updates.
Visit hurricanes.gov for more information and updates on the tropical system. Stay tuned to local advisories for the latest safety guidance as the storm progresses.
