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Tampa Braces for Heat and Storms as NWS Forecasts Sticky Highs and Evening Showers

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Published on September 07, 2025
Tampa Braces for Heat and Storms as NWS Forecasts Sticky Highs and Evening ShowersSource: Unsplash/ Erik Witsoe

Tampa, FL will experience a hot and humid day with highs near 91°F and a heat index of 81°F before noon. There is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 p.m, according to the National Weather Service.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 2 a.m., then isolated storms after 5 a.m. Temperatures will stay near 77°F overnight with light east winds around 6 mph. Rainfall amounts are expected between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with locally higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

This pattern will continue into the week. Monday is expected to have a 70 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms, partly sunny skies, and highs near 90°F. Nighttime will bring mostly cloudy skies with lows around 75°F and a 60 percent chance of storms.

For the rest of the week, showers and thunderstorms are likely after 2 p.m., with highs near 89°F. Similar conditions are expected through midweek and into the weekend.

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