The weather forecast for Tampa FL isn't looking too bright for the coming days, according to the National Weather Service. With an unwavering pattern of scattered showers and thunderstorms that have set their sights on the city, residents can expect a high near 92 degrees today, but they should also brace for potentially uncomfortable heat index values which could soar as high as 100. The NWS forecast predicts the chance of precipitation remaining steadfast at 80%, introducing new rainfall between a quarter and half an inch possible.
As the day rolls into night, the likelihood of thunderstorms continues before tapering off around 11 pm, with a low settling at around 76 degrees, the East southeast wind will maintain a gentle pace at approximately 6 mph and although the threat of rain persists it could bring just a tenth to a quarter of an inch of additional rainfall, the higher amounts however are possible within robust thunderstorms that might punctuate the evening's weather tapestry.
The rest of the week appears to follow the same script; the NWS forecasts that Thursday through Tuesday, the city will experience a blend of scattered showers and thunderstorms especially post-2pm, with temperatures flirting with the mid-90s. Outdoor plans in Tampa over the next several days should be made with a keen eye on the sky or at least include a contingency plan for when these predicted thunderstorms burst forth from the clouds, promising an 80% chance of precipitation, not to mention the heat index values that may reach menacing levels, cresting at 104 degrees on Thursday.
