Florida – Warm air is rising fast over Tampa Bay, and you can feel it in the thick humidity and hazy sunshine settling over busy roadways. Pavement is dry now, but isolated storms are already beginning to develop inland by early afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, highs climb to near 88°F with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing between late afternoon and early evening. Southeast winds around 10 mph help fuel scattered storm development.
Across Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Brandon, drivers along I-275, I-4, and I-75 should stay alert for quick changes. Storms may form rapidly and bring brief heavy rain, reducing visibility and creating slick spots during the evening commute. Keep headlights on and allow extra stopping distance.
Conditions briefly stabilize into Saturday with sunny skies and highs near 89°F. That warmth acts like fuel for the next round of unsettled weather. By Sunday after 2 p.m., a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms returns, again favoring inland areas before drifting toward the coast.
Rain chances continue into Monday, with another 30% chance of afternoon storms and highs near 87°F. By Tuesday, a more organized pattern develops, with rain chances increasing and cloud cover expanding across the region.
Looking ahead, a wetter stretch sets up through midweek, with more frequent showers and slightly cooler highs in the mid-70s .
Five Day Outlook For Tampa, FL:
Saturday: High 89°F, sunny
Sunday: High 88°F, 30% chance of storms
Monday: High 87°F, 30% chance of storms
Tuesday: High 74°F, 70% chance of storms
Wednesday: High 76°F, 30% chance of showers
