Tampa is waking up to partly cloudy skies Sunday, but the day will bring the familiar Florida combination of rising heat, thick humidity and thunderstorms. Temperatures should climb to around 91 degrees before storms and cloud cover knock readings back toward the mid-80s during the afternoon.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms have about a 50% chance of developing, with activity expected to move inland from the Gulf as the day progresses. The National Weather Service says the heat index could reach 100 degrees, while any stronger storm may bring frequent lightning, gusty winds or a brief heavy downpour.
Sunday Afternoon Looks Like The Stormiest Window
Morning showers and storms may linger near the coast before shifting inland during the afternoon. Winds will stay relatively light from the southwest at roughly 2 to 8 mph, but outdoor plans can still get disrupted quickly once a storm develops.
Sunday night should be quieter, with isolated showers or thunderstorms possible before 8 p.m. Skies will turn partly cloudy, and temperatures will settle near 77 degrees.
Monday And Tuesday Turn Up The Heat
Monday and Tuesday are forecast to reach about 94 degrees, with Monday's heat index potentially hitting 103. Monday's isolated storms are most likely between 2 and 4 p.m., while scattered storms are expected after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
The setup is less extreme than last week's heat-advisory pattern, when Tampa Bay faced a forecast heat index near 109 degrees, as noted in earlier Hoodline coverage. The current forecast lists no active weather alerts, but residents should still limit strenuous midday activity, drink water and head indoors when thunder is heard.
Storm Chances Rise Later In The Week
Rain chances increase Wednesday through Friday as highs remain in the low to mid-90s. Wednesday brings a 50% storm chance, followed by roughly 60% chances Thursday and Friday, with Saturday staying hot near 95 degrees and storms possible after 2 p.m.
