Tampa Braces for Week of Thunderstorms and Showers, National Weather Service Advises

Tampa residents should brace themselves for a bout of inclement weather over the coming week. The latest update, as of May 9th 6:53 am EDT, shows a temperature of 73°F with humidity levels at a sticky 87%. Winds are mild, blowing from the northeast at 5 mph and with a visibility stretching up to 7 miles, as reports from the National Weather Service in Tampa FL indicate a series of showers and thunderstorms.

The forecast doesn't look too promising for those hoping to stay dry. Today, there is a "50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm." The day is set to be mostly sunny despite potential rain, with temperatures soaring near 90°F and heat index values climbing as high as 97. Winds will shift southwest later in the afternoon, with expected "new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms," according to the National Weather Service's detailed forecast. Showers and thunderstorms are predicted to continue intermittently throughout the week, with Monday showing a "100%" chance for precipitation.

Tonight, the chance of precipitation drops slightly to a 30 percent likelihood of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, providing a brief respite before the wetter pattern resumes over the weekend. Residents might want to make the most of the evening as the likelihood of storms picks up again on Saturday morning.

Looking ahead, the outlook for the weekend and early next week is far from dry, including "showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm" both Saturday night and Sunday night, with high chances of precipitation of 60% and 80%, respectively. Come Monday, folks in Tampa should expect showers and thunderstorms with the National Weather Service forecasting a definitive "100%" chance of precipitation, and high temperatures dipping to near 82°F.

As the workweek starts, the unsettled pattern appears to ease off slightly, but not entirely. Tuesday presents a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 84. The nighttime brings a 20 percent chance of showers, leading into a more settled Wednesday. With a forecast predicting a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms amid sunny conditions and a high of 86, there might be some hope for drying out before temperatures climb again on Thursday, predicted to hit a high near 88 under sunny skies.