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Tampa Prepares for Heat and Storms as NWS Forecasts Highs in the 90s with Scattered Showers

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Published on September 06, 2024
Tampa Prepares for Heat and Storms as NWS Forecasts Highs in the 90s with Scattered ShowersSource: Unsplash/ Raychel Sanner

Residents of Tampa, FL should prepare for unsettled weather today. The National Weather Service reports high humidity, with scattered showers and thunderstorms likely. Expect high temperatures around 91°F, with a heat index of 103°F. Winds will be calm from the south-southeast at 6 mph, and there's a 60% chance of rain, with potential rainfall between a quarter and half of an inch.

Tonight, there’s a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10 pm. Temperatures will drop to around the mid-70s. After the evening storms, skies will clear a bit, becoming mostly cloudy with light, variable winds.

On Saturday, expect showers and possible thunderstorms starting after 2 pm. The day will begin mostly sunny with high temperatures near 90°F and a heat index of 104°F. There’s a 60% chance of rain, with new rainfall likely less than 0.1 inches, though it could increase with thunderstorms.

Saturday night and Sunday morning will continue with showers and thunderstorms, with a 60% chance of rain and temperatures in the mid-70s. On Sunday, expect isolated showers and thunderstorms, especially after 2 pm, with a 70% chance of rain. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 92°F and east-southeast winds at 3 to 6 mph.

The weather for the start of the next work week will continue with isolated showers and thunderstorms each day. High temperatures will stay in the upper 80s, with nighttime lows around 75 to 76 degrees. Expect ongoing chances of rain and storms.

National Weather Service predicts this pattern will continue through at least Thursday, with daily thunderstorms and showers and a 60-70% chance of rain. Tampa residents can expect ongoing unpredictable weather.

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