Rain, Gradual Warming In Tampa Bay’s Workweek Forecast

TAMPA, FL — Tampa Bay area residents and visitors who have been enjoying the region’s streak of mild weather may soon have to bid farewell to sunny days with highs in the 70s. According to the National Weather Service, gradual warming with the potential for a few storms should creep into the area’s forecast as the week progresses.

There’s good news in the forecast, too. Forecasters say the workweek should start out initially with a continuation of that mild weather that’s had folks enjoying the outdoors. Monday is expected to kick things off with sunny skies and a high only in the mid-70s in much of the region. Clear overnight conditions are expected with a low in the mid-50s.

Tuesday should be a near repeat of Monday in the daytime hours. A slightly warmer high is possible though. Tuesday night is anticipated to bring a low in the 60s with clear skies at the start. Patchy fog could be a concern heading into Wednesday morning. Motorists are urged to exercise caution if they encounter low-visibility areas.

Once Wednesday morning’s fog wears off, forecasters say the day should shape up to be a sunny one with a high around 80 degrees likely. Mostly clear overnight conditions are expected with a low in the lower 60s likely.

Thursday is the day forecasters say an umbrella might be needed. There’s a strong chance of showers in the daytime hours with an expected high in the low 80s throughout much of the region. Storms are expected to move out in the overnight hours when the low should fall into the upper 60s.

Friday is expected to deliver partly sunny conditions and a high once again in the low 80s. Partly cloudy overnight conditions and a low in the lower 60s are anticipated.

Rain may make a return over the weekend, but forecasters say storms shouldn’t cool things off much. Highs both days are expected to climb into the lower 80s.

While severe weather isn’t part of this week’s forecast, the weather service is warning that dry conditions starting off the week may elevate fire risk in the region. Residents are being asked to avoid outdoor burning “as fires will be capable of spreading rapidly,” according to Monday’s Hazardous Weather Outlook report.

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

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