Brace yourself, Tampa residents. According to the latest bulletin from the National Weather Service in Tampa, FL, there's a rollercoaster of weather ahead with chances of showers and thunderstorms peppering the coming days. With the humidity sitting at a sticky 87% and variable winds moving at a leisurely 3 mph, the city kicked off the morning with a partly cloudy sky and a dewpoint of 69°F.
The forecast, last updated this morning at 6:53 am EDT, calls for a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, suggesting the afternoon could bring some unexpected splashes. Those venturing outside should be prepared for a spike in temperature, with the mercury expected to climb to a high of 91 degrees, the calm conditions of the morning giving way to a gentle southern breeze in the afternoon. Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms drops before clearing up around 11pm, with the low settling at a comfortable 73 degrees.
Wednesday's weather isn't looking much more predictable, as NWS forecasts indicate a day similar to today with a "slight" chance of showers before noon, then a 50% chance of precipitation as showers and thunderstorms return to the picture after 2 pm. The swirling dance of sunny patches and rain continues into the evening with the potential for intermittent showers before midnight.
As we move further into the week, Thursday carries a forecast of a "slight chance of showers" in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms are again expected to develop after 2pm, with the possibility of new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch. However, in the case of those thunderstorms, higher amounts are possible. The night might see more showers and even some thunderstorms before 11pm, before tapering off into a partly cloudy darkness with a low hovering around 72 degrees.
For those planning their Friday outings, there's a cautionary note from NWS: thunderstorms are on the menu throughout the day, with an increase to 60% chance of precipitation by the afternoon. The weekend doesn't offer much respite either, Saturday through Sunday night are slated to be wet ones, the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms holding firm at 80 to 90% chance of precipitation. Monday maintains the trend, promising yet more showers and thunderstorms with a 70% chance.
