Residents of Tampa are looking at a week of splash-and-dash weather ahead, with the National Weather Service forecasting scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the area, mostly occurring after the early afternoon hours. Today, locals can expect a steamy high near 93 degrees, with heat index values soaring as high as 104, and the chance of precipitation sitting at a moist 40%.
Tampa will stay hot and humid tonight, with humidity near 90%. Light east winds at 5–7 mph offer little relief. Scattered storms may last until about 11 p.m., with a 40% chance of rain. Skies will mostly clear overnight, and the low will be around 76°F.
Saturday will be hot with a high near 92°F and a heat index up to 103°F. Isolated showers are possible, with stronger storms after 2 p.m. and a 60% chance of rain in the evening. Sunday and Monday will be similar, with highs just over 90°F and a 50–60% chance of afternoon showers and storms.
Nights will be partly cloudy with occasional showers and storms before 8 p.m. Sunday night has a lower 30% chance of rain, but the week ahead in Tampa will stay wet with more showers likely.
Tuesday brings a 70% chance of storms after 2 p.m., with more rain possible at night before tapering to scattered showers. Showers and thunderstorms are also likely on Wednesday and Thursday, with periods of heavy rain possible.
For a more detailed look at Tampa's wet week, put on your digital raincoats and visit the National Weather Service site for real-time updates and forecasts. Stay dry, or at the very least, be prepared to get a little wet.
