Gloomy Skies Give Way to Sunny Weekend in Westchase

Grab those umbrellas if you’re heading out in the Westchase area, today, Feb. 14.

The National Weather Service’s Ruskin office says the cold front that pushed through the area yesterday, causing some heavy rains and gusty winds, is likely to create more storms on Thursday and possibly again on Friday.

Meteorologist Robert Garcia says area residents can expect fairly gloomy skies on Thursday with rain chances up in the 80 percent range. Severe weather, however, isn’t anticipated but an occasional thunderstorm might make an appearance.

Aside from light sprinkles to pockets of heavy rain and some gusty winds, “(it’s going to be) just a gloomy looking day,” Garcia says.

Rain chances diminish on Friday, but sprinkles are still possible.

Overnight Friday, things start to clear out and Garcia says there’s a nice weekend in store for Tampa Bay.

Highs around the mid-60s to low 70s are expected through much of the weekend. A cooling trend is anticipated on Saturday and Sunday before things heat up on Monday.

Lows in the overnight hours Saturday dip down to the upper 30s with a high on Sunday only expected to reach about 60 degrees. Sunday night is expected to be even chillier.

For a complete look at the Westchase area’s forecast, visit the National Weather Service online.

Check out these weekend events from the Patch Events Calendar:

• LifePath Hospice Fashion Show & Boutique
• Robot Invasion
• Tampa Bay Runners Club Sunday Afternoon Cycling and Social