Tampa is starting Sunday, August 16, clear and nearly windless, with temperatures around 81 degrees and humidity near 94% before sunrise. By afternoon, the city is expected to reach 97 degrees, with dangerous heat building quickly under mostly sunny skies.
A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday as heat-index values are expected to reach 108 to 112 degrees, according to the National Weather Service Tampa Bay office. West winds of 0 to 7 mph will offer little relief, while rain chances remain around 10% and any rainfall should be minimal.
Heat Peaks Sunday Afternoon
Hourly temperatures are forecast to climb through the 90s, reaching about 95 degrees early in the afternoon and topping out near 97 degrees later in the day. Coastal areas may stay a few degrees cooler, while inland communities across west-central Florida are likely to see mid- to upper-90s temperatures.
Sunday night will be mostly clear with a low near 79 degrees, but the heat index could still reach 107. Monday brings another sunny day near 97 degrees, with only a slight chance of rain and a low around 80.
Storm Chances Return Tuesday
The forecast turns wetter Tuesday, when scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to begin as early as 8 a.m. and continue through the day, with a 40% chance of rain and a high near 96.
Rain chances rise to 60% Wednesday and Thursday, then ease slightly to 50% Friday and 40% Saturday. Highs should gradually dip from the mid-90s into the low 90s as more moisture brings morning coastal showers and afternoon storms farther inland.
Heat Advisory Calls For Extra Caution
The National Weather Service recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air conditioning when possible, avoiding prolonged sun exposure and checking on relatives and neighbors. Outdoor workers, runners and anyone planning to spend the afternoon outside should schedule breaks in shade or air conditioning, especially during the advisory period.
