Cooler, drier air has arrived on the Suncoast just in time for the weekend, and it is a welcome change after weeks of summer-like heat. Saturday brings breezy north winds around 10 mph, mostly sunny skies, and zero chance of rain. Highs settle in the low-to-mid 80s while overnight lows dip into the mid-to-upper 60s, which means you can finally turn off the AC and open the windows.
Sunday is the day to circle on the calendar. Winds lighten up, humidity stays low, and sunshine dominates from morning through evening. Buccaneers fans heading to kickoff at 4:05 p.m. can expect 83 degrees and sunny conditions, ideal for tailgating or catching the game at your favorite spot. No rain is forecast through Sunday, though isolated showers may pop up near the Florida Keys and the East Coast.
While the local weekend stays quiet, meteorologists are tracking several active systems: a nor’easter battering the East Coast, a weakening Tropical Storm Faye, Gonzalo moving north, and Hurricane NOLA approaching Hawaii as a Category 2 with the potential for 12 to 20 inches of rain on the Big Island. Nothing is headed our way, but it is a good reminder that hurricane season is still in full swing. What is your number one outdoor plan for this gorgeous weekend?
