Drier Start to the Week Expected

Tampa Bay residents are in for a nice start to the workweek, but forecasters at the National Weather Service in Ruskin say they shouldn’t get too comfortable. Rain chances rise as the week continues.

Meteorologist Richard Rude said Monday and Tuesday will arrive with rain chances only in the 20 percent range. Highs both days should climb into the low 90s with lows in the 70s.

The dry start to the week should wear off by about Wednesday, Rude said, as more normal summertime patterns resume.

Wednesday through Saturday will bring rain chances in the 50 percent range with thunderstorms possible most days. Highs will remain in that 90 range with lows in the upper 70s.

For a complete 7-day forecast for your area, visit the National Weather Service online.