Fog, Storms In Tampa Bay’s Workweek Forecast

TAMPA, FL — Tampa Bay area residents and visitors are in for a week of ups and downs in the weather department. While sunshine and blue skies are expected part of the week, more run-ins with dense fog and the potential for thunderstorms also exists, according to the National Weather Service.

Following the appearance of dense fog in some parts of the region, the weather service says Monday should shape up to be a beautiful day. Sunshine dominates the daytime forecast with a high around 80 degrees expected. Partly cloudy conditions creep in heading into the overnight hours when the low should fall into the low 60s.

The fog that made morning commutes on Monday difficult for some is expected to return Tuesday. In its Hazardous Weather Outlook report, the weather service warned that visibility on Tuesday morning could be less than a quarter-mile in some areas. Motorists are urged to drive slow, use their low beams and keep plenty of distance between their vehicles and others on the roads.

Once Tuesday’s fog wears off, sunshine is expected to make a return. Tuesday’s daytime high is anticipated to reach the upper 70s in much of the region. Rain chances do move into the picture Tuesday afternoon and evening. Forecasters say there’s a chance for thunderstorms, as well. The rain chances persist heading into the nighttime hours when a low in the mid-60s is expected.

Rain is expected to clear out of the picture by Wednesday when mostly sunny conditions are anticipated. Forecasters say the day’s high should reach around 80 degrees. Mostly clear skies are likely overnight Wednesday with a low in the mid-60s forecast.

Rain chances move back in on Thursday with a 30 percent chance forecast in both the day and evening hours. The high on Wednesday is anticipated to reach the mid-70s with a low in the lower 50s expected.

Thursday’s storms are expected to cool things down headed into Friday. Forecasters do expect sunny conditions, but a high only around 71 degrees in much of the Tampa Bay area. Clear conditions are expected in the overnight hours with a low in the lower 50s.

As of Monday, forecasters said storms that roll into the region on Tuesday and Thursday are not expected to be severe. For an extended forecast in your neighborhood, visit your local Patch’s homepage.

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