243 FXUS62 KTBW 230045 AFDTBWArea Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 845 PM EDT Mon Sep 22 2025
.UPDATE... 00Z TBW sounding showing the very unstable airmass that the earlier thunderstorms were able to tap into, likely producing storms capable of large hail and strong wind in a warned area in rural Hardee and Desoto Counties as well as additional storms in surrounding counties. Atmosphere to stabilize shortly with convection waning and clearing conditions overnight. Drier conditions remain over the Nature Coast into the Tampa Bay region. Latest forecasts and grids updated based on radar trends.
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.AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Lingering SCT TSRA in SW FL expected to slowly dissipate by 02Z with VFR conditions overnight into TUE mid day before SHRA/TSRA develop again tomorrow afternoon mainly in S areas.
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.DISCUSSION... Issued at 209 PM EDT Mon Sep 22 2025
If you think the forecast has been stuck on repeat the past couple of days, you`d be correct. Moisture over the area will likely be contained over south central and southwest Florida. Showers and storms will likely develop later this afternoon before diminishing early in the evening. However, a few isolated showers and storms can not be ruled out further north, especially over the interior. The next few days will be much of the same with afternoon showers and storms mainly inland and south. Temperatures will be just slightly above average for this time of year as well. Towards the end of the week the pattern will start to change as a frontal boundary makes its way towards Florida. Current models have the front moving through Florida Saturday into Sunday, increasing rain chances for the weekend as it does. Unfortunately, this front will not bring significant cooler temperatures to make it seem more like fall.
The tropics also seem to be waking up with a few areas of interest on the National Hurricane Centers radar. Major hurricane Gabrielle is expected to pass east of Bermuda sometime tonight. Two other areas in the Atlantic also have a chance of developing over the next 7 days. It is still too early to determine the track or strength of either of these storms, most models do show a NW turn as they approach the US. However, we will continue to monitor the tropics and any potential developments.
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.MARINE... Issued at 209 PM EDT Mon Sep 22 2025
Mostly northeast to east winds continue through the week, with an a onshore turn each afternoon as the sea breeze develops. Later in the week a frontal boundary approaches the waters and winds shift southwest to west and increase. Afternoon showers and storms will also bring less than ideal conditions as they over the waters.
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.FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 209 PM EDT Mon Sep 22 2025
Ample moisture will limit fire weather hazards through the week. Daily afternoon showers and storms expected, mostly south of I-4.
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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... TPA 77 92 78 92 / 10 40 10 30 FMY 75 91 75 91 / 40 70 20 50 GIF 75 93 76 94 / 20 60 10 50 SRQ 75 90 75 91 / 20 50 20 30 BKV 71 93 72 93 / 10 40 10 30 SPG 77 89 77 89 / 10 40 10 30
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Sea Breeze Thunderstorm Regime For Tuesday: 6 Sea Breeze Thunderstorm Regime For Wednesday: 6
For additional information on sea breeze regimes, go to: https://www.weather.gov/tbw/ThunderstormClimatology
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.TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. Gulf waters...None.
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UPDATE/AVIATION/MARINE/FIRE WEATHER...Davis DECISION SUPPORT...Fleming UPPER AIR/CLIMATE...Giarratana
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