Tampa residents can expect a mix of mostly sunny skies and scattered thunderstorms as the weekend approaches. On Wednesday, there is a 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., with temperatures reaching a high near 93 degrees and heat index values possibly climbing to 102 degrees. Winds from the west at around 5 mph are expected to become calm by nightfall. The chance of rain drops to 10 percent in the evening, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 78 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
On Thursday, the chance of rain increases to 50 percent, with similar heat conditions continuing. Rainfall amounts are expected to be light overall, but thunderstorms may produce heavier localized amounts. Thursday night carries a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 78 degrees and calm winds.
Friday brings a higher chance of rain at 70 percent, primarily after 2 p.m., though the morning is forecast to be mostly sunny. Winds will shift from the southwest to west-southwest, reaching speeds up to 13 mph. The evening remains warm with a low around 76 degrees and continued precipitation chances.
The weekend will likely see ongoing scattered showers, with a 60 percent chance of rain on Saturday. On Sunday, the rain chance decreases to 20 percent under mostly sunny conditions. Looking ahead to next week, there is a 30 percent chance of showers on both Monday and Monday night, followed by a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms on Tuesday. Temperatures on Tuesday are expected to match Wednesday’s high near 93 degrees.
