Tampa residents can expect a sunny day today with temperatures soaring near 93 degrees Fahrenheit, and heat index values climbing as high as 99, creating a sweltering environment for anyone planning to step outside, the National Weather Service in Tampa Florida reports. This afternoon will bring a calm southwest breeze providing minimal relief from the heat.
The evening will remain mostly clear, with a low of around 79 degrees and a west-northwest wind that will eventually calm. On Monday, isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected after 2 p.m. The sun will shine with a high near 94 degrees, and heat index values will reach around 100 as winds shift to the west.
With a 20 percent chance of precipitation, umbrellas may not be necessary for the start of the workweek. On Monday night, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected, mainly between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., with a 30 percent chance of rain.
Tuesday will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms, with more showers and a possible thunderstorm after 2 p.m. The high will be near 93 degrees with a west-southwest wind at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation rises to 60 percent, according to the National Weather Service.
Precipitation chances remain steady through the week, with Wednesday and Thursday bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoons and evenings. Nighttime lows will stay around the mid-70s. The week ends with a higher chance of showers and thunderstorms on Friday, with a 70 percent likelihood of rain amid partly sunny skies.
