TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa residents can expect mostly sunny skies and warming temperatures throughout the week, following a slight chance of showers today. However, beachgoers should be aware of a high risk of rip currents.
Here’s a breakdown of the weather forecast:
- Today: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny with a high near 75°F.
- Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low around 60°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny with a high near 81°F.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear with a low around 60°F.
- Thursday: Sunny with a high near 84°F.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear with a low around 63°F.
- Friday: Sunny with a high near 82°F.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear with a low around 63°F.
- Saturday: Sunny with a high near 76°F.
- Saturday Night: Clear with a low around 56°F.
- Sunday: Sunny with a high near 79°F.
- Sunday Night: Clear with a low around 57°F.
- Monday: Sunny with a high near 85°F.
Overall, the week promises pleasant weather with plenty of sunshine and gradually increasing temperatures, making it ideal for outdoor activities.
The National Weather Service has issued a High Rip Current Risk for several coastal areas. The affected areas include Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte, and Coastal Lee Counties. This risk is in effect through this evening. The hazards include dangerous rip currents that can sweep even experienced swimmers away from shore.
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Safety precautions are strongly advised for beachgoers in the affected areas. It is recommended to swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, swimmers should relax and float, and avoid swimming against the current.
If able, swimmers should swim parallel to the shoreline to escape the current. If unable to escape, it is advised to face the shore and call or wave for help.
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