Mixed Bag In Tampa Bay Area’s Weekend Forecast

TAMPA, FL — Tampa Bay area residents with outdoor plans over the long holiday weekend might want to schedule with care. While rain is in the forecast for much of Saturday, sunshine is also expected to make a strong showing on Sunday and Monday.

According to the National Weather Service, Friday will kick things off with sunny conditions and a daytime high in the mid-70s. A partly cloudy night is expected with a low in the mid-50s forecast.

Saturday is anticipated to start out with partly sunny conditions, but things do change heading into the afternoon hours. Forecasters anticipate about a 50 percent chance of showers in much of the region. The day’s high is expected to climb into the upper 70s despite rainfall though. Showers are expected to linger into the overnight hours when the low should drop into the mid-60s.

Folks with plans to hit the beach may find Sunday’s weather to their liking. Mostly sunny skies with a high around 80 degrees is forecast. In the nighttime hours, mostly clear skies are expected along with a low around 60 degrees.

Presidents’ Day Monday is expected to be nearly perfect. Sunny skies and a high around 80 are forecast. Partly cloudy conditions are expected in the nighttime hours with a low in the lower 60s forecast.

Tuesday is expected to start off with partly sunny skies and a high around 80 once again. The forecast does change heading into the nighttime hours when rain creeps back into the picture. Rain chances and slightly cooler conditions are expected to persist through Thursday at least.

For an extended forecast in your neighborhood, visit your local Patch’s homepage.

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