The National Weather Service in Tampa has forecasted a mix of sunny skies and potential showers for the Tampa area this week. According to the NWS detailed forecast, today there's a 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5 pm, with temperatures peaking near 91 degrees Fahrenheit. The weather shift includes calm winds turning southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight, Tampa residents can expect a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 pm, then, a slight chance of showers between 11 pm and midnight. The evening will likely cool down to a low around 76 degrees, with north wind slowing to a light and variable pace as the night progresses.
Thursday's weather holds a higher chance of precipitation, with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms likely after 11 am. Despite the rain likelihood, conditions will remain mostly sunny, with a high near 92 degrees and possible heat index values soaring as high as 98. Winds are expected to stay light and variable, later becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Continuing into the weekend, Saturday predicts showers and thunderstorms with a 70 percent chance of occurrence, mainly after 2 pm. Skies will be partly sunny, leading into a high near 89 degrees, with light winds turning west southwest in the morning. For more specific and updated weather details, Tampa locals are encouraged to check the NWS website.
