Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Last Update: 1112 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

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Tampa Bay, FL Local Forecast Office

37NM SW Cedar Key FL

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

This Afternoon
North winds diminishing to 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: north 5 feet at 6 seconds.
Tonight
North winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: north 2 feet at 5 seconds.
Wednesday
North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: north 2 feet at 4 seconds.
Wednesday Night
North winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: northwest 2 feet at 4 seconds.
Thursday
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: north 2 feet at 4 seconds.
Thursday Night
North winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: northwest 1 foot at 4 seconds.
Friday
East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Showers.
Saturday
Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots, increasing to 25 to 30 knots in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet, building to 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet in the afternoon. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning.



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1112 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
 
 

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