TAMPA, Fla. – The weather is about to take residents on a bit of a ride, shifting from a mild Thursday to a shivering weekend.
Today looks bright and sunny with a high reaching near 66 degrees, though a northeast breeze might make the morning feel much colder. As the sun goes down, temperatures are expected to drop significantly. By early Friday morning, the mercury could dip to around 40 degrees, bringing a chance of patchy frost. It is a good idea to bring sensitive potted plants inside or cover them up before going to bed.
Friday offers a brief warm-up. After the chilly start, the afternoon should turn sunny and pleasant with temperatures climbing near 70. However, the weather changes quickly on Friday night. Clouds will roll in after midnight, bringing a slight chance of rain showers that linger into Saturday morning.
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The real story of the weekend is the cold front arriving on Saturday. While the day might see a high of 58, strong winds will make it feel much colder. Gusts could hit up to 33 mph, turning a breezy day into a blustery one. Once the sun sets on Saturday, the bottom drops out.
Temperatures are forecast to plunge into the upper 20s, making it likely the coldest night of the week.
Sunday won’t offer much relief from the chill. Despite the sunshine returning, the high will struggle to get past 46 degrees. The wind will stick around, keeping things feeling brisk. By Sunday night, it will still be freezing with lows in the high 20s.
Thankfully, the deep freeze is short-lived. Monday kicks off a slow warming trend. While the morning will start crisp, plenty of sunshine will help temperatures recover into the 50s. The clear skies continue into Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs climbing back into the 60s and eventually the low 70s, returning the area to more familiar Florida weather.
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