Tampa rolls into Tuesday, April 28, 2026 under mostly clear skies and thick, muggy air, with a high forecast near 92°F and an overnight low around 68°F. Light northeast winds around 7 mph should keep the coast a bit cooler while inland neighborhoods climb into the low 90s this afternoon.
Afternoon Heat
Through Wednesday, inland spots are expected to hit the upper 80s to low 90s, while areas closer to the bay hang in the lower 80s. Afternoon humidity will dip into the mid-to-upper 30s for many locations, so it may feel relatively dry during the hottest hours. Winds stay light and forecasters are not expecting widespread fire-weather warnings. The warm, dry pattern holds through Wednesday with little chance of rain, according to NWS Tampa Bay.
Morning Clouds
Patches of low clouds or fog could drift inland early Tuesday, briefly lowering ceilings at area airports and giving commuters a hazy start. Skies should clear by midmorning and stay mostly sunny into the afternoon.
Weekend Storms And Marine Impacts
Rain chances climb late Saturday as a frontal push arrives, and forecasters put the chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms Saturday near 30%, rising to about 70% Saturday night and roughly 80% on Sunday. Storms could be scattered to numerous and gusty in spots, with gusts up to about 28 mph possible, and highs will fall into the low 80s behind the front on Sunday. Increasing winds and building seas may lead to Small Craft Advisories for local waters, so boaters should check the latest office forecast for timing and details, according to NWS Tampa Bay.
Plan Ahead
Try to schedule strenuous outdoor activities for the cooler morning hours, keep water handy, and double-check your flight or boat status before heading out. For background on the warm pattern earlier this month, see our look at the near-90s sizzle all weekend.
