Stormy Weather Ahead for Tampa Bay

As another cold front pushes its way through the Tampa Bay region, forecasters at the National Weather Service are warning of the potential for rough weather conditions in the coming days and they’re urging outdoors enthusiasts to exercise caution on local waters.

With storms expected to move into the area Monday, the weather service has issued a rip current statement for the Bay’s coastal areas. The advisory lasts through 4 a.m. Tuesday with a moderate risk of rip current development anticipated.

Swimmers are encouraged to heed lifeguard advice before heading into local waters.

Small craft operators are also warned that Monday’s conditions are potentially hazardous.

While the forecast for Monday calls for a 70 percent chance of showers, those storms are anticipated to move out in the overnight hours. Daytime highs should reach around the 70-degree mark in most parts of the Bay with a low in the lower 40s.

Tuesday is anticipated to bring a reprieve from wet weather with a mostly sunny day on tap and a high in the mid-60s. The overnight low should hit the low 50s.

Wednesday ushers in greater potential for severe weather with a 40 percent chance of showers forecast in the overnight hours. Highs that day should reach about 70s with lows down to about 60.

Thursday brings a 60 percent chance of storms during the daytime and overnight hours. Highs should only reach about the mid-60s with a low down to 50.

Storms on Wednesday and Thursday have the potential to become strong or severe, forecasters noted in Monday’s Hazardous Weather Outlook report.

Rain chances continue into Friday, but the likelihood was anticipated on Monday morning to only be in the 20-percent-chance range.

For a complete look at Tampa Bay area weather, visit the National Weather Service online.

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