Sunny Days, Warning for Boaters: Tampa Bay Workweek Weather

TAMPA, FL — Tampa Bay area residents who enjoyed the weekend’s weather may have cause to celebrate. According to the National Weather Service, the region is in for a fairly sunny and dry week ahead with highs only in the low to mid-80s.

Monday is expected to kick the workweek off with sunny conditions throughout the region and a high around 80 degrees. Some areas, such as Sarasota and Lakeland, may experience slightly warmer conditions. Mostly clear skies are expected in the overnight hours with a low around 60 degrees.

Tuesday is anticipated to kick off a slight warming trend, but the day’s high is expected to only reach the low 80s. Mostly sunny conditions are once again expected. Partly cloudy skies should top off the evening with an overnight low in the mid-60s.

Wednesday is expected to start out mostly sunny with a high around 85 degrees in much of the region. Breezy conditions with wind gusts as high as 22 mph are expected as the day continues. In the overnight hours, partly cloudy skies are expected along with a warmer low in the upper 60s.

Thursday and Friday are anticipated to both bring more sunshine and highs in the mid-80s during the daytime hours. The overnight lows both days are expected to fall into the upper 60s.

While strong storm chances aren’t in the forecast for the week ahead, rain isn't entirely out of the question. The Weather Channel says there's about 10 percent chance for showers most days this week.

Despite mild conditions in the forecast for landlubbers, the weather service is warning small craft operators to take care on Tampa Bay area waters in the evening hours this week.

“Each night with the easterly surge, wind speeds will increase to around cautionary levels and will create hazardous boating conditions for small craft operators,” Monday’s Hazardous Weather Outlook report noted.

As of Monday, the weather service expected the weekend to shape up to be a nice one. Daily highs in the low 80s are anticipated with lows in the lower 60s. Strong rain chances are not expected over the weekend, but that doesn't mean a few drops won't fall in some places in the region.

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

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