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Tampa is set to experience a significant cold snap after a warm weekend. Showers are expected on Sunday with a cold front moving in. Monday will bring a sharp temperature drop, with high temperatures only reaching the 60s. The coldest period will be Monday night into Tuesday morning, with record-challenging lows in the 30s and 40s. Freeze warnings are likely for inland counties. Temperatures will gradually rise again starting Wednesday.

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Tampa Braces for Arctic Blast: Record-Breaking Cold Headed to the Bay Area

Tampa, FL – Residents of Tampa Bay are in for a shock to the system as the coldest air of the season descends upon the region early next week. Following a weekend of unseasonably warm temperatures in the mid-80s, a dramatic cold front will plunge the area into record-challenging lows, a staggering 25 degrees below the average for this time of year.

The shift begins Sunday. While the day will start foggy and feature warm temperatures in the low 80s, a cold front moving through the southeast will bring a chance of showers, particularly between 1-3 p.m., and potentially another round near midnight.

Monday marks the start of the deep freeze. Temperatures will struggle to rise above the 60s despite sunshine, as a brisk, cold wind intensifies the chill. Monday night into Tuesday morning will be the coldest period, with temperatures plummeting into the 30s and 40s.

Tuesday morning, Tampa is expected to reach a low of 40 degrees, potentially tying the record low for the date. A Freeze Warning is likely to be issued for Citrus, Hernando, and inland Pasco Counties. Coastal and southern counties will also face record-challenging temperatures in the mid to low 40s. A breezy day will exacerbate the cold with a wind chill factor.

Relief is in sight by Wednesday, with temperatures rising to the cool low 70s under sunny skies. A gradual warming trend is expected to continue throughout the week, bringing temperatures back to average by the weekend.

Residents are advised to prepare for the cold by protecting sensitive plants and bringing pets indoors. Stay tuned to WFLA for the latest updates on this developing weather situation.

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