Residents in Tampa are bracing for an onslaught of rain and thunderstorms, with the National Weather Service forecasting a high chance of precipitation over the next several days. According to the detailed forecast from the National Weather Service's Tampa office, starting today, showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected after 3 pm, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, though higher amounts could occur during thunderstorms.
With the humidity sitting at a muggy 85% and temperatures expected to reach a high near 85°F today, local denizens are looking to adapt quickly to the sudden, yet not unfamiliar, reminder of Florida's wet season. The chance of precipitation today is pegged at 90%, urging the populace to secure outdoor belongings and to reliably check for weather updates. A south wind of 11 to 14 mph will accompany the downpours that are projected to persist into the night.
Tonight's forecast suggests a continuation of this pattern with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 am, transitioning into a possible thunderstorm between 1 am and 2 am, followed by a likely resurgence after 2 am. Southeast winds of 6 to 10 mph will bring with them new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch. The high humidity and rain will drop temperatures slightly to a low around 73°F.
Monday's outlook appears just as soggy, with showers and a possible thunderstorm accompanied by a high near 82°F. The wind will shift slightly to come from the south at 8 to 10 mph. The certainty of precipitation is 100%, with the expectation to further receive between 1 and 2 inches of rainfall. This wet weather is set to slightly taper off into Tuesday, where there will be a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, amidst seemingly deceptive sunny skies and a high near 84°F.
The rest of the week holds a slight sigh of relief for those weary of the rain. Wednesday promises sunny weather with a high near 86°F and calm winds, shifting to a west motion by the afternoon. Thursday and Friday are forecast to continue the trend of clear skies, with temperatures climbing to the high 80s and low 90s. While the evenings are expected to cool down to lows around the low 70s, the dry spell may be a welcome change to Tampa's residents after the stormy start to the week.
