Tampa is waking up to classic spring stickiness on Sunday, with clear skies, muggy air and neighborhood temperatures already near 69°F. Afternoon sunshine will crank readings into the upper 80s, with a high near 87°F, and a southerly breeze will keep humidity on the high side. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between about 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., although most spots are expected to stay dry.
Afternoon Storm Window
Scattered, short-lived storms could bubble up from mid to late afternoon as Gulf moisture continues to stream inland. The overall chance of rain is around 30 percent, and new rainfall amounts are expected to be light. Any storm that does pop could drop a brief heavy downpour, but it should not leave much behind in the rain gauge. For the latest timing and more tailored updates, keep an eye on the National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin.
Monday Into Midweek
A cold front is forecast to slide into the Nature Coast Monday morning and move through the rest of the area by Monday evening, which will boost the coverage of showers and thunderstorms Monday afternoon and night. High temperatures will be in the mid 80s Monday, then ease back into the mid 70s to around 80°F on Tuesday and Wednesday as northerly winds pick up. Rain could be more persistent through midweek, with locally higher totals possible inland and across southwest Florida, and it will likely feel breezy behind the front.
Drought And Local Impacts
Short, scattered storms this week are not expected to erase the moderate to extreme drought that still covers much of the state, so lawns, wells and reservoirs will not be getting an instant reset. Residents are urged to stick with county watering restrictions and to have a backup plan for outdoor events when storms are in the forecast. For current drought maps and more details, visit Drought.gov.
