Tampa weather: Windy conditions to subside before rain arrives this weekend

TAMPA, Fla. - Windy weather conditions and a small craft advisory will finally ease as a rain-bearing system moves into the area for the second half of the weekend.

Weekend weather forecast

What we know:

Strong, gusty winds and a small craft advisory remain in effect for one last day. High temperatures will reach the mid-80s through the weekend.

As the underlying weather pattern breaks down, the windy conditions will gradually subside. Rain chances will increase to at least 50% by Sunday afternoon.

Upcoming rain chances

What we don't know:

Meteorologists have not yet confirmed exact rainfall totals or the precise timing for when the rain will clear heading into next week.

The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the local weather forecast update, which explained how the weather pattern breakdown will impact regional wind and rain conditions.