A strong cold front is set to sweep through the region late Sunday into Monday morning, significantly dropping temperatures below seasonal norms. The arrival of this cold front is expected to bring a few showers Sunday evening, which will clear by mid-morning on Monday.
As the cold front passes, it will usher in brisk northwesterly winds, potentially gusting up to 30 mph during the day on Monday, with sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph expected into Monday night and Tuesday morning. Thanks to these chilly winds, temperatures will struggle to reach the 60s on Monday, with lows for Tuesday morning predicted to settle in the 30s and 40s across the region. In Tampa, temperatures may closely approach the record low of 40 degrees, and wind chills could feel even cooler, possibly dipping into the low to mid-30s.
Areas north of Tampa are likely to experience morning lows in the 30s, with some regions in Citrus and Hernando counties at risk of nearing freezing temperatures. Highs on Tuesday are not expected to surpass 60 degrees in those northern communities.
However, there is some relief in sight. The chilly conditions will begin to ease by Wednesday afternoon as milder air moves back into the area, bringing afternoon highs back into the 70s under plenty of sunshine. This warming trend is expected to provide a positive turn to the chilly weather pattern.
Dedicated meteorologists are closely monitoring these developments and sharing detailed weather updates to keep the community informed. Readers are encouraged to check out the weather blogs for more insights into weather patterns and forecasts.