Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
146 FXUS62 KTBW 231448 AFDTBW Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 948 AM EST Sun Feb 23 2025 ...New UPDATE... .UPDATE... Issued at 913 AM EST Sun Feb 23 2025 A cool morning across the peninsula with temperatures in the low 40s to around 60 degrees south. This morning`s sounding displayed PW values of less than a inch, which explains the lack of clouds with an extensive dry airmass in place. Afternoon highs today will warm up into the low 70s to near 80s. Later this evening and overnight rain chances will increase as disturbance approaches the area. No changes were made to the forecast as it remains on track. && .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 636 AM EST Sun Feb 23 2025 VFR conditions prevail today with northeasterly winds becoming easterly later in the period. An approaching boundary will increase rain chances overnight through Monday. Periods of MVFR/IFR ceilings and visibilities are possible after around 08Z beginning north and spreading south through the day. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... TPA 76 61 71 61 / 0 80 90 30 FMY 81 62 74 63 / 0 40 100 60 GIF 77 60 70 61 / 0 60 90 40 SRQ 78 62 72 62 / 0 70 90 40 BKV 77 55 71 56 / 0 80 90 30 SPG 74 62 69 62 / 0 80 90 40 && .TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. Gulf waters...None. && $$ UPDATE/AVIATION...Delerme DECISION SUPPORT...Carlisle