The National Weather Service in Tampa predicts a series of heavy showers and thunderstorms for the region, beginning today with an increasing chance of precipitation through the evening. According to the NWS' latest forecast, the area will experience high temperatures near 90 degrees Fahrenheit, with heat index values soaring to around 100. Light winds shifting from calm to southwesterly can be expected, along with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and a half of an inch.
Residents should prepare to face continued thunderstorms tonight, mainly before 11pm, with anticipated lows around 76 degrees. The humidity, sitting heavily at 91%, will only marginally wane, allowing only to temporarily ease the grasp of mugginess that clings to Tampa’s nightscape. Rainfall may vary, with new amounts predicted to be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though higher amounts are possible during thunderstorms.
As Thursday arrives, scattered showers and thunderstorms will persist, transforming into more organized showers and possible thunderstorms post-2pm. The high is set to rise near 94 degrees, and with the heat index peaking at 103, conditions keep striving to edge upwards in intensity. The southeast wind will push mildly at 7 to 9 mph, as the chance of precipitation remains high at 90%. However, lesser new rainfall amounts are forecasted, which should bring less than a tenth of an inch.
The pattern of showers and potential thunderstorms briefly ceases before 8pm Thursday night; however, sporadic showers and thunderstorms are to then resume between 8pm and 2am. Low temperatures are to hover around 77 degrees, with the humidity's presence unyielding. Light winds from the southeast will persist, making the chance for precipitation steady at 80%.
As the week progresses into Friday, Tampa faces isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning, with showers likely and possible thunderstorms again after 2pm. Despite this, the outlook suggests mostly sunny skies with a high near 94 degrees, and southeast winds around 7 mph. The probability of rainfalls at a steady chance of 60%, indicating a partial respite from the earlier deluge.
