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Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
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253 FXUS62 KTBW 180038 AFDTBW Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 838 PM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024 ...New UPDATE... .UPDATE... Issued at 813 PM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024 Most of the convection over SW portions of the state should dissipate over the next few hours with mostly clear skies prevail. Storm chances increase later in the morning near the coast and push inland along the sea breeze. Drier air should limit coverage especially early. Temperatures warm up a few degrees in the afternoon with highs in the mid areas at most locations. No changes were made to the forecast as it remains on track. && .AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Issued at 732 PM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024 MVFR conditions possible in RSW/FMY as storms gradually diminish through the evening, VFR conditions anticipated after 01Z. Light and variable prevail overnight/morning hours becoming west to northwest as the sea breeze moves inland. Shower and storm chances increase through the day, but pockets of drier air may limit how much convection develops and it may also delay it in some areas. Gusty and erratic winds possible near storms. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... TPA 91 78 93 80 / 60 20 40 30 FMY 94 78 93 77 / 30 30 60 20 GIF 95 76 95 77 / 50 20 50 10 SRQ 92 77 93 78 / 40 10 40 30 BKV 92 73 95 75 / 70 20 40 20 SPG 91 81 94 82 / 60 20 40 30 && Sea Breeze Thunderstorm Regime For Thursday: 6 Sea Breeze Thunderstorm Regime For Friday: 6 For additional information on sea breeze regimes, go to: https://www.weather.gov/tbw/ThunderstormClimatology && .TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. Gulf waters...None. && $$ UPDATE/AVIATION...Delerme DECISION SUPPORT/UPPER AIR/CLIMATE...ADavis