The National Weather Service in Tampa FL has provided a forecast that carries a mix of cloud cover and precipitation chances, with steadily high temperatures as Tampa residents approach the weekend. According to their latest update, which was last modified today at 5:53 am EDT, Tampa is currently experiencing mostly cloudy skies with a temperature of 80°F (27°C) and humidity at a muggy 85 percent. NWS Tampa alerts of a heat index climbing as high as 101° F later today, as southeast winds blow softly at 5 mph.
For today, Tampa faces a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms primarily between 2pm and 3pm. The weather is to mostly be sunny with a high nearing 93 degrees, and heat index values predicted to shoot up to as high as 101. As forecasted, tonight will bring a slightly higher risk of rain with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly timed between 9pm and 2am, with temperatures dropping to a low around 78 degrees.
Significant to June 19th, or Juneteenth, the weather forecast anticipates a day similar to today with a slight chance of morning showers followed by a higher chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. The weather is expected to mainly stay sunny with soaring temperatures peaking near 94 degrees and the possibility of the heat index to reach a scorching 103 degrees. Precipitation probability is marked at 40 percent.
Heading into the weekend, NWS Tampa's forecast continues to suggest instability in the region's weather pattern. Friday and Saturday will bring a 40 to 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, respectively, particularly after 8am. The skies are to remain predominantly sunny with highs again nudging 94 degrees. By Sunday and the onset of next week, Tampa will see just a slight decrease in overnight precipitation chances, yet the daytime risk of showers and thunderstorms is expected to sharply increase. Monday and Tuesday, the area could witness a 60 percent likelihood of downpour and storms, coupled with persistent heat as temperatures hold firm in the mid-90s.
