Weather decision

Driving: Poor—avoid the afternoon

2/5
Moderate confidence
Caution

this afternoon

When:
4:00 PM–9:00 PM
Severity: Moderate

Why?

Wind speed is favorable, Weather interaction is favorable, and Temperature is mixed.

What's working:

  • Wind
    6 mph

What could change?

Potential hazards:

  • rain could develop.
Recommendation is updated hourly as new forecast data arrives.
Wind
6 mph
100%

Tampa, Florida, United States

Driving Conditions in Tampa, Florida, United States Today

Driving: Poor—avoid the afternoon

2/5
Moderate confidence
Caution

this afternoon

When:
12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Severity: Moderate

Why?

Wind speed is favorable, Weather interaction is favorable, and Temperature is mixed.

What's working:

  • Wind
    6 mph

What could change?

Potential hazards:

  • rain could develop.
Recommendation is updated hourly as new forecast data arrives.
Wind
6 mph
100%

Driving Conditions

60

Moderate confidence

Best windowNone identified in the next 36 hours

Warning — Avoid: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Conditions fall below the comfort/safety threshold here.

Why this score

Score reflects driving conditions thresholds applied to this location's live forecast.

Temperature 78Wind 7Rain chance 3
Sources: Open-Meteo
Confidence: Moderate

Tomorrow

39

Moderate confidence

This weekend

1

Moderate confidence

Weather trend

78°F
80°F
82°F
83°F
83°F
83°F
82°F
80°F
78°F
74°F
74°F
74°F
DayHigh / LowRainWindDecision
Tue83° / 74°F66%8 mph
Plan an alternative
  • Rain likely — 66% chance of precipitation — at or above NWS's "likely" forecast-language threshold (≥60%).
Wed75° / 71°F56%12 mph
Possible
  • Rain possible — 56% chance of precipitation — within NWS's "chance" forecast-language band (30-59%).
Thu81° / 71°F81%13 mph
Plan an alternative
  • Rain likely — 81% chance of precipitation — at or above NWS's "likely" forecast-language threshold (≥60%).

The daily decision cites published thresholds (NWS forecast-language rain bands, NOAA Heat Index tiers, NWS Wind Advisory criteria, EPA AQI breakpoints) applied to this location's own forecast — not a generic score. The hourly best-window scan above additionally factors in frost risk and watering opportunity. Soil temperature and licensed local closure or water-quality data are shown only when available; they are not inferred. Always follow official safety notices.

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What is the best weather day for driving in Tampa, Florida, United States?

Mon looks like the best day for driving in Tampa, Florida, United States, with a 31% chance of rain and winds around 9 mph. Fri is the day to avoid, at 84%.