TAMPA, Fla. — Those flocking to Pinellas County beaches and Tampa’s theme parks this March can expect plenty of the sunshine they crave.
That’s because a La Niña pattern is expected to keep Tampa Bay warmer and drier than usual this springtime, with high temperatures in the mid-80s and little-to-no rain most days, said John McMichael of the National Weather Service’s Ruskin Office.
La Niña is a recurring climate phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean that affects weather conditions across the globe. In Florida, a La Niña pattern means warmer temps and drier air in the springtime, followed by an increased chance of hurricanes in the summer.
