Today started sticky in Tampa, with muggy air near 75°F and clear skies at daybreak, but the dry spell is not expected to last. Isolated showers and a few thunderstorms could bubble up between about 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., before skies turn mostly cloudy and temperatures climb toward a high near 91°F. South-southwest winds will stay on the lighter side at 1 to 8 mph, and any morning storms should be brief with generally light rain totals.
Afternoon Heat And Short Storms
Interior neighborhoods will take the brunt of the heat, with some spots pushing into the lower to mid 90s, while bayfront areas hold a few degrees cooler. Scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected to fire up inland and drift east; most storms should be short lived but can still deliver brief heavy downpours and gusty winds. New rainfall amounts are projected to stay under a tenth of an inch in most locations, and overall rain chances sit near 20%, according to the National Weather Service in Ruskin.
Tonight And Early Week
Tonight looks mostly cloudy with a low around 76°F, and patchy fog or low clouds could form near the bay around sunrise. A weak upper-level disturbance sliding along a stationary boundary to the north should help a front sag south Monday night into Tuesday, boosting shower and thunderstorm coverage, especially across northern and interior counties. By mid to late week, high pressure is expected to rebuild, drier air should move in, and highs are forecast to settle in the mid 80s along the coast and lower 90s inland, a continuation of the pattern where low 90s bake a bone-dry week.
Practical Tips
Drivers should plan for humid commutes and quick bursts of heavy rain that can knock down visibility, especially this morning and late afternoon, and give themselves extra time on the road. Boaters are urged to check forecasts before leaving the dock, and anyone caught outdoors should avoid taking shelter under trees when lightning is nearby. For hour-by-hour details and any alerts, keep tabs on the National Weather Service and local updates.
