Tampa Bay wakes up to mostly cloudy skies this Sunday morning with a low around 63°F, but don’t let that fool you—it’s going to be a beautiful day ahead, with highs near 84°F and mostly sunny conditions by mid-morning.
Here’s what you need to know: the National Weather Service is warning of hazardous boating conditions this morning due to choppy waters, but conditions will improve significantly this afternoon and tonight. If you’re planning to head out on the water from Clearwater to St. Pete Beach, wait until after 10 AM when seas calm down. A north-northeast wind around 9 mph will keep things pleasant once those early-morning swells subside.
For those heading to Tropicana Field, the Tampa Bay Rays take on the San Francisco Giants today—and you couldn’t ask for better weather. It’s an indoor venue, so you’re covered either way, but the walk to the ballpark will be gorgeous. Grab a Tampa Bay Rays jersey or Tampa Bay Rays fitted cap to show your support, and if you need tickets, you can find them on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub.
Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning face the Montreal Canadiens tonight at Benchmark International Arena in the NHL Playoffs Round 1, Game 4. Another indoor event, but the evening commute will be pleasant with partly cloudy skies and temperatures dropping to around 66°F by game time.
Outdoor lovers should take advantage: this is prime time for a round at one of our local courses or a fishing trip off the Gulf. The light winds and low rain chance (just 4%) make today nearly perfect. If you’re sensitive to seasonal allergies—common this time of year in Florida—consider grabbing an allergy relief nasal spray or pollen count face mask before heading out, especially if you’re spending hours outdoors.
Monday heats up to near 88°F under sunny skies with even lighter winds (around 7 mph from the east-northeast), so Sunday is your cooler day to be active. Looking ahead, the National Weather Service notes a warming trend through the week, with high pressure building in and an upper-level ridge developing by midweek. Temperatures will climb several degrees above normal, so enjoy this mild Sunday while it lasts.
For dinner tonight, a simple grilled pasta or stir-fry pairs perfectly with May weather like this. If you need ingredients, you can order groceries on Amazon and have everything delivered. Stock up on fresh vegetables and your favorite protein for the grill.
Next 3 days: Monday stays sunny and warm (88°F), Tuesday continues the trend, and by midweek expect mostly clear skies and temperatures well above normal. A frontal boundary approaches late in the week but should remain stalled across north Florida, keeping our area mostly dry through the weekend.
