Workweek Weather: Rough Waters, Chilly Temps

TAMPA, FL — Tampa Bay area residents might want to keep their jackets handy. The chill in the air that arrived late last week is expected to stick around for at least a few more days.

The National Weather Service says the workweek will kick off with a partly sunny Monday and a high in the low 60s. The overnight low should drop to the upper 40s in most parts of the region as a 20 percent chance of showers creeps into the forecast.

Rough waters are also expected on Bay area waters in the early part of the week. The weather service has issued a high surf advisory for coastal waters through Wednesday at 10 a.m. A rip current statement has also been issued through 8 p.m. Thursday.

While serve weather isn’t anticipated, the weather service also warns that small craft operators should take extra care on local waters. West to northwest winds on Monday are expected to reach gale force as a cold front moves into the area. Wind gusts may reach 30 knots. High winds will continue to hamper boating conditions through Wednesday, the service warned in its Hazardous Weather Outlook report Monday. Seas of up to 14 feet are anticipated on Tuesday and into Wednesday morning.

Here’s a look at how the rest of the week is expected to shape up:

Tuesday

• High temperature – Upper 50s
• Low temperature – Low 40s
• Rain chances – About 20 percent in the daytime hours

Wednesday

• High temperature – Upper 50s
• Low temperature – Low 40s
• Rain chances – Not anticipated

Thursday

• High temperature – Upper 50s
• Low temperature – Low 40s
• Rain chances – Not anticipated

Friday

• High temperature – Mid to upper 60s
• Low temperature – Low 50s
• Rain chances – No anticipated

The weekend is expected to kick off with a sunny Saturday and a high near 70.

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

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