Brief Break From The Chill On The Way

TAMPA, FL — Tampa Bay area residents already tired of cold weather should enjoy a reprieve from chilly conditions over the next few days. The turn in the weather, however, isn’t expected to last long.

According to the National Weather Service, Wednesday’s high in the mid-60s and overnight low in the upper 40s should be followed by warmer temperatures Thursday. As of Wednesday morning, forecasters expected Thursday’s high to climb into the low 70s in much of the Bay area followed by an overnight low in the upper 50s.

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While Thursday is expected to be a bright, sunny day, Friday is anticipated to be anything but. As of Wednesday afternoon, forecasters were predicting an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms during the daytime hours on Friday. The day’s high should reach about 70 degrees with an overnight low around 50. Storm chances persist into the evening hours, as well. As of Wednesday, it was unclear if any of Friday’s storms would have the potential to kick up severe weather like the region witnessed on Sunday.

Courtesy of Friday’s cold front, the weekend is expected to kick off to a brisk start. Saturday’s high is only anticipated to reach the mid-50s in much of the Bay area with a low around 40. Sunday is expected to bring similar conditions.

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

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