Sunshine, Blue Skies Expected Following Severe Storms

Photo of a rainbow over Longboat Key Thursday morning taken by Dick Silverman

TAMPA, FL — With the severe weather that ripped through the Tampa Bay area Thursday morning gone, forecasters say the region is in for a string of nice days ahead.

The National Weather Service anticipates sunshine, blue skies and highs in the 70s to stick around into Monday. Rain, in fact, doesn’t creep back into the forecast until the middle of next week. As of Thursday afternoon, the forecast for the following few days was predicted as follows:

Friday

• High temperature – Upper 70s
• Low temperature – Upper 50s
• Rain chances – Not in the cards

Saturday

• High temperatures – Mid-70s
• Low temperature – Low 50s
• Rain chances – Not expected

Sunday

• High temperature – Upper 70s
• Low temperature – Low 60s
• Rain chances – Not anticipated

Thursday’s storms resulted in tornado confirmations in Pinellas and Pasco counties. An estimated 57 homes were damaged along the U.S. 19 corridor in Pasco County and properties in the Clearwater area also suffered damage.

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