Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
404 FXUS62 KTBW 191101 AFDTBW Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 701 AM EDT Sat Apr 19 2025 ...New AVIATION... .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) VFR conditions are expected through the forecast period. Winds will remain east-southeast becoming gusty during the day. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 311 AM EDT Sat Apr 19 2025 Same forecast, different day as high pressure aloft and at the surface remains in control. This will keep temperatures warm and conditions dry. Temperatures will be in the upper 80s/low 90s throughout the week. Though it won`t feel exactly like summer time just yet as dew points will still be on the low side keeping humidity down. The lower dew points coupled with the breezy easterly winds will keep fire dangers elevated for the next few days. Winds should begin to decrease Monday. No significant rain chances through the week. && .MARINE... Issued at 311 AM EDT Sat Apr 19 2025 With high pressure in the Atlantic dominating the flow, winds will remain offshore through the next few days with a sea breeze developing each afternoon. Winds will become gusty each afternoon, but should remain below any headlines. && .FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 311 AM EDT Sat Apr 19 2025 Warm, dry conditions continue through the week, keeping fire dangers elevated. Periods of low RH values close to or below critical levels could be possible the next few days coupled with elevated winds, could be flirting with red flag conditions. We will continue to closely monitor the situation as the day unfolds. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... TPA 89 67 90 69 / 0 0 0 0 FMY 89 65 91 66 / 0 0 0 0 GIF 87 63 89 65 / 0 0 0 0 SRQ 90 65 89 67 / 0 0 0 0 BKV 90 57 91 61 / 0 0 0 0 SPG 87 69 86 70 / 0 0 0 0 && .TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. Gulf waters...None. && $$ Aviation...Carlisle Previous...Pearce