Tampa is starting off mostly clear and muggy this morning, sitting around 68°F and on track for a sunny, hot afternoon with highs near 89°F. Inland spots will roast the most, while coastal neighborhoods hang a few degrees cooler thanks to the sea breeze doing its best impression of natural air conditioning.
Afternoon Heat, Tonight's Lows, And Weekend Timing
Today (Wednesday, April 29) stays mostly sunny with a high near 89°F and south-southwest winds around 3 to 10 mph. Tonight turns partly cloudy with a low near 70°F. Those above-normal temperatures stick around through Saturday, May 2 before a frontal boundary slides south late in the weekend. That front brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms from Saturday afternoon into Sunday, May 3.
Forecasters expect the best shot at storms from Saturday night into Sunday, with wind gusts Saturday potentially reaching the low to mid 20s mph. By Sunday, highs drop back into the upper 70s. Forecasters also flag that relative humidity could dip into the mid to upper 30s each afternoon across interior neighborhoods later this week, creating elevated fire-weather concerns, though not to the level of widespread Red Flag conditions, according to the National Weather Service Tampa Bay.
Boaters And Outdoor Plans
On the water, winds and seas should stay cooperative through Friday. By Saturday afternoon into Sunday, though, marine conditions go downhill as the front approaches, so boaters should check for any Small Craft Advisories before heading out. For land plans, try to stack outdoor activities in the morning hours this weekend and keep a light rain jacket or poncho handy. Any spot that ends up under a passing thunderstorm could see heavy downpours and some gusty winds.
Quick Take
Hydrate if you are outside this afternoon, and aim to tackle high-energy activities earlier in the day. We will update readers if any watches or warnings are issued.
