Near Record Cold Expected in Tampa Bay on Tuesday
The coldest air of the season so far will arrive Monday and peak Tuesday morning. A strong cold front moves through late Sunday into Monday morning, bringing temperatures well below normal.
Weather Conditions Sunday and Monday
- Late Sunday, a few showers may occur ahead of the cold front.
- Showers will clear by mid-morning Monday, followed by increasing northwest winds.
- Winds could gust over 30 mph during Monday, then 20 to 30 mph Monday night and Tuesday.
Temperature Forecast
Chilly north to northwest winds will keep Monday's highs in the 60s. Temperatures will continue to drop Monday night.
Record Low Nearing on Tuesday Morning
By Tuesday morning, Tampa's temperature could approach the record low of 40 degrees.
Wind chills may fall to the low and mid-30s.
Morning lows in the 30s are expected north of Tampa, with a slight chance of freezing temperatures in Citrus and Hernando counties.
Highs on Tuesday may struggle to rise above 60 degrees north of Tampa.
Outlook for Wednesday
Wednesday starts cold again but afternoon highs will rise to the 70s amid abundant sunshine.
“Wednesday will start chilly once again, but afternoon highs will reach the 70s as abundant sunshine returns.”
Summary: A strong cold front will bring near-record lows and gusty winds to Tampa Bay early this week, with temperatures recovering by Wednesday afternoon.