TAMPA, Fla. – Thick fog hugs the Bay this morning, muting lights from the bridges and turning early drives into a blur of gray. Muggy air and scattered clouds signal the last gasp of Florida’s fall warmth before a strong cold front pushes through late today into Monday, bringing a noticeable change just in time for Veterans Day.
According to the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay–Ruskin, areas of dense fog will linger through midmorning, especially near waterways, low-lying roads, and the I-275 corridor. Showers and isolated thunderstorms will build through midday, producing brief downpours and lightning in spots. While rainfall totals should remain modest, reduced visibility and slick pavement could delay early travel.
By Monday, the front sweeps south, pulling in crisp northwest winds that will gust between 20 and 25 mph. Skies clear quickly as temperatures fall into the upper 60s by afternoon and the upper 30s inland by Tuesday morning. That sharp November cool-down could bring patchy fog inland and a brisk, dry breeze along the coast.
Veterans Day itself looks ideal — sunny and calm, with highs near 60°F and low humidity. The cooler air settles through midweek, setting up several clear, mild days perfect for outdoor ceremonies, cleanup projects, or early holiday decorating.
By late week, the pattern moderates, with highs climbing back toward the mid-70s by Thursday and Friday. Still, forecasters note that this front marks Florida’s first real fall-to-winter transition, a reminder that even the Sunshine State can’t hold off the chill forever.
Five-Day Forecast for Tampa, FL:
Sun: 83/60 – Dense fog early; scattered storms possible.
Mon: 67/38 – Breezy, sunny; turning cooler.
Tue (Veterans Day): 60/44 – Sunny, crisp, and dry.
Wed: 72/50 – Mostly sunny; light breeze.
Thu: 75/54 – Pleasant; late-day warming trend.
