


Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
529 FXUS62 KTBW 171400 AFDTBW Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 1000 AM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025 ...New UPDATE... .UPDATE... Issued at 912 AM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025 A quiet start across the peninsula. Much drier air continues to filter into the area. This morning`s sounding showed PWs around 1.3 inches so not a lot of activity is anticipated today. However, model guidance brings pockets of higher moisture later this afternoon and evening along the sea breeze. Southeasterly winds prevail, which will help the delay the development of storms. Additionally, very warm and humid conditions in place at the surface so stay hydrated. No changes were made to the forecast as it remains on track. && .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 735 AM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025 VFR conditions with east to southeasterly winds prevailing this morning. Going into the afternoon, rain chances increase along the sea breeze in some areas as drier air continues to limit storm coverage. The highest chances remain across SW FL terminals during the late afternoon and evening hours. Other areas could have some activity near by but confidence is not high enough at this time. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... TPA 93 78 94 79 / 30 40 40 40 FMY 93 75 94 76 / 60 30 40 20 GIF 95 76 95 76 / 40 20 40 10 SRQ 91 76 93 76 / 30 50 40 40 BKV 93 72 95 72 / 30 30 40 30 SPG 91 80 91 79 / 30 50 40 40 && 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 && .TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. Gulf waters...None. && $$ UPDATE/AVIATION...Delerme DECISION SUPPORT...Flannery