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Forecast: It will be much cooler, drier – just in time for the weekend

Updated  February 21, 2020 1:41pm EST
Weather
FOX 13 News

Friday Afternoon Forecast

Meteorologist Jim Weber

TAMPA, Fla. - A very thin line of showers moved through early Friday morning, bringing a noticeable drop in temperature. And it's not done yet.

The 4 a.m. temperature today in Tampa was 70 degrees. An hour later, it was 57. That's about where it's going to stay for the rest of the afternoon.

“Grab your jackets,” FOX 13 meteorologist Dave Osterberg said. “Understand it’s going to be a cold, cold day in the area.”

Osterberg said north winds are coming into the area, making it feel colder and blowing in even colder air. When the sun goes down tonight, temperatures will drop even further – down to the low 40s. A freeze warning is in effect for Levy County and other areas to the north.

Because of the wind, the National Weather Service has also issued a rip current statement and small craft advisory for much of the coastal Bay Area.

By Saturday, expect pleasant and sunny weather, Dave Osterberg said.

“I think Sunday afternoon will be perfection around here with highs in the mid-70s,” Osterberg offered. “It really turns out to be a nice, sunny weekend. It’s just turning much colder this morning.

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