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Tampa Braces for Heat Wave with Mid-90s Highs and Routine Thunderstorms, NWS Reports

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Published on September 20, 2025
Tampa Braces for Heat Wave with Mid-90s Highs and Routine Thunderstorms, NWS ReportsSource: Google Street View

Florida forecasts a week of warm temperatures with periodic thunderstorms. Highs are expected in the low to mid-90s, with heat index values approaching 100 degrees, as per the National Weather Service.

Today will be sunny with a high near 94 degrees and heat index values up to 99 degrees. Winds will be from the northeast at 3 to 8 mph. Overnight, winds will shift east-northeast with lows near 73 degrees and high humidity.

Sunday will be mostly sunny with a high near 93 degrees and a heat index near 98 degrees.

Monday brings a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with a high near 92 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms may continue before 8 p.m. with a low near 75 degrees.

Tuesday and Wednesday will continue with scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms and highs in the low 90s.

Thursday has a 40% chance of storms, and Friday a 50% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs both days will be near 91 degrees.

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