Tampa residents can expect another typical sweltering summer week ahead, according to the latest weather update. The National Weather Service in Tampa forecasts scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the week, with heat index values occasionally breaching the 100-degree mark.
Today's weather will be mostly sunny with a high near 93, but with humidity at 82%, locals will feel the heat index climbing to a stifling 101. Residents planning outdoor activities should be mindful, with scattered thunderstorms expected after 2pm and a 40% chance of precipitation. Calm winds are set to pick up slightly, heading south at around 5 mph, which may bring minimal relief from the high temperatures.
The chance of thunderstorms extends into the evening, mainly before 8pm, though the sky will clear up to become partly cloudy with a low around 77. A slight westerly breeze will emerge at around 5 mph and is expected to become calm as the night progresses, ushering in a gentle finish to the day.
As for Friday, it's a repeat scenario with mostly sunny skies and a high near 92. However, the weather will not be as cooperative for those hoping for a clear sky after 2pm, with a 50% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. New rainfall amounts will be less than a tenth of an inch, except in areas struck by thunderstorms where higher amounts are possible.
The weekend doesn't offer much reprieve for beachgoers or fishermen hoping for uninterrupted sunshine. Showers and thunderstorms are predicted to blanket the area between 8am and 2pm on Saturday, becoming even more likely after 2pm with a 70% chance of precipitation. The night follows suit, with mostly cloudy conditions and showers likely before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms thereafter.
The forecast indicates Sunday will continue the trend, with an 80% likelihood of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Similar conditions persist through Labor Day and into midweek, providing Tampa with a consistent beat of raindrops and rumbling skies, according to the National Weather Service's detailed forecast.
