Chilly Air Arrives in Tampa Bay: What to Expect

Tampa Bay, FLWeather

The article reports on the arrival of a cold front in the Tampa Bay area, significantly lowering temperatures, particularly in northern counties. It describes how frigid air from Canada is expected to reinforce this cold weather, leading to nighttime temperatures that could plummet to near freezing. Meteorologist Rodney Wynn explains that daytime temperatures will hover in the 60s, while nighttime lows may dip into the mid 30s. The National Weather Service has issued freeze warnings for parts of Levy County, with expectations for more warnings in the coming days. The article contextualizes this cold snap within typical winter weather for Tampa Bay, noting that such occurrences are normal for this time of year.

It highlights the contrast between this winter's cold temperatures and the unusually warm autumn marked by record rainfall. Finally, the article concludes with a forecast indicating that temperatures will begin to rise again by Thursday and Friday, returning to normal levels by the weekend.

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