Tampa weather: Cold front brings weekend rain chances and lower humidity

TAMPA, Fla. – Humid conditions are returning to Florida Thursday, setting the stage for scattered late-day showers ahead of a weekend cold front.

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Florida weather humidity forecast

What we know:

Humidity is gradually climbing as moisture increases across the area, creating a slight 20% chance of late afternoon showers Thursday. A cold front will push into the Southeast late this week and move across Florida on Saturday.

The passage of the front will bring a continuation of scattered showers alongside breezy conditions through the weekend. 

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By early next week, residents can expect slightly cooler temperatures and a noticeable drop in humidity.

Atlantic tropical weather outlook

Big picture view:

Tropical activity remains quiet, with no tropical development expected over the next week.

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