Tampa starts Wednesday with warm, humid conditions and temperatures climbing toward 90 degrees before the usual Florida plot twist arrives after lunch. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon.
Storms Build After 2 p.m.
Storm chances rise during the afternoon, when thunder and locally stronger winds could interrupt outdoor plans. The forecast calls for a 50% chance of rain.
Scattered storms are possible Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures should fall to about 75 overnight, while light east and northeast flow continues, according to the National Weather Service Tampa Bay office.
Drier Air Arrives Thursday
Thursday brings a high near 89, while northeast winds increase. The rain chance is 20% during the day and 0% Thursday night, and the overnight low dips to around 72.
Cooler, Sunnier Weekend Ahead
The bigger change arrives Friday through Monday, when drier air should keep rain chances low and make the weekend feel more comfortable. Friday is forecast to be generally rain-free, with afternoon highs in the mid-to-upper 80s through Sunday and overnight lows falling into the upper 60s.
Tuesday brings isolated to scattered storms across the area. The updated outlook builds on Hoodline's Tuesday forecast, with the timing of the drier stretch now coming into sharper focus.
There are no watches, warnings or advisories listed for Tampa on Wednesday. Boaters should still keep an eye on conditions, as northeast winds are expected to strengthen Thursday and could bring rougher Gulf waters through the weekend.
