Residents of Tampa are bracing for a fluctuation of weather patterns over the coming week. The forecast, suggesting scattered showers and thunderstorms with intermittent periods of sunshine, indicates a strong likelihood of precipitation with a 60% chance today, with the trend continuing into the early part of the week. With the heat index values expected to reach as high as 106 degrees, it's a steamy combination of high humidity and warm temperatures that awaits Tampa locals, according to the National Weather Service in Tampa, FL.

The NWS detailed forecast anticipates "Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5pm." The calm wind shifting west southwest at 3 to 8 mph in the morning is partly to credit for today’s steamy conditions. In the same breath of heat and moisture, new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are expected, except thunderstorms could result in higher amounts.

Tonight, the skies will partly clear up but scattered showers and thunderstorms are still on the docket, mainly before 8pm, dialing the chance of precipitation down to 30%. As residents seek respite from the sweltering daytime heat, the temperature will lower modestly, resting at around 78 degrees with a light west wind becoming calm as the evening progresses.

Looking ahead to Monday, the routine of isolated showers and thunderstorms is foreseen to follow a sunny start, with conditions mirroring today’s, including an identical heat index. However, the chance of raindrops on rooftops isn't expected to yield more than a tenth of an inch in most places. Although the chance of precipitation remains steady at 60%. For up-to-date information on the weather conditions in Tampa, follow the NWS Tampa.