Residents of Tampa, Florida, are bracing for a week of sweltering heat and sporadic thunderstorms, according to the latest updates from the National Weather Service . As reported on the NWS, the city today witnessed mostly sunny skies, but with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected mainly after 8am, and temperatures soaring as high as 93°F.

The unsettled weather pattern is forecasted to persist into the evening with "scattered thunderstorms before 8pm," and a modest retreat in temperature, settling around a low of 78°F. For those seeking relief from the heat, the southwest wind at around 6 mph might offer a slight reprieve before becoming calm later in the night. Despite the anticipated thunderstorms, the chance of precipitation tonight stands at 30%, as reported by The National Weather Service.

Looking ahead to Sunday, locals can expect "isolated showers and thunderstorms" with the weather taking a wetter turn after 2pm. The NWS predicts a high chance of precipitation at 60%, alongside a recurring high temperature near 93°F, mirroring today's conditions. The outlook for the following days into midweek doesn't stray far from this pattern, with sunny mornings giving way to "scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm."

As the week progresses, there seems to be little relief in sight from the combination of heat and humidity. With each day's high temperatures nudging the mid-90s, and heat index values circling around the 100°F mark, residents are urged to stay hydrated and seek shade when possible. The consistent forecast, offers partly cloudy nights with lows lingering around 78°F, after evening showers and thunderstorms die down before 8pm. Indeed, consistency is the theme, weather-wise, for Tampa this coming week.