TAMPA, Fla. – If you stepped outside early Tuesday, you likely felt a bite in the air that doesn’t usually belong in Florida. Widespread frost covered the region before 8 a.m., with wind chills dipping as low as 33.
It is a reminder that winter still has a grip on the Bay Area, even if it is short-lived. Expect the sky to clear into a sunny afternoon with a high reaching about 65.
The calm winds today will stick around tonight as temperatures drop back down to a chilly 38. If you have sensitive plants, you might want to keep them covered for one more night.
Wednesday brings a noticeable shift. We will see a high of 71, though the morning will still feel cold with wind chills around 38.
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By the afternoon, a southwest breeze will start picking up, signaling a change in the atmosphere. Clouds will thicken by Wednesday night, bringing a 60% chance of showers after 1 a.m. and a low of 48.
The rain won’t stick around long, but it ushers in another shot of cold air. Thursday will be breezy and much cooler, with a high of only 56 and northwest gusts reaching 23 mph.
Friday stays crisp and sunny with a high of 60 before we finally begin a steady climb. By the weekend, the classic Florida sun returns in full force, pushing us back to a comfortable 70 on Saturday and a beautiful 74 by Monday.
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