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Florida Weather: 86° With Storms Wednesday, Nov. 4 in Tampa
Tampa, FL – Tampa residents could face showers and thunderstorms Tuesday, November 3, as rain chances climb to 60% during an otherwise warm Election Day. Unsettled weather may continue into Wednesday
By Cole Barrett · 2026-11-03T09:27:13.230Z
Tampa, FL – Tampa residents could face showers and thunderstorms Tuesday, November 3, as rain chances climb to 60% during an otherwise warm Election Day. Unsettled weather may continue into Wednesday before sunshine returns Thursday and temperatures gradually cool heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay, Tuesday's forecast calls for scattered showers and thunderstorms, with showers becoming likely and another thunderstorm possible after 3 p.m. Temperatures are expected to reach approximately 85 degrees, with southeast winds of 9 to 11 mph.
Showers and Thunderstorms Could Affect Tuesday Travel The greatest rain potential during the early part of the week arrives Tuesday, when forecasters place precipitation chances at 60%.
Although the day will be partly sunny, scattered showers could interrupt outdoor activities and create wet driving conditions across Tampa.
The National Weather Service indicates rainfall amounts will generally remain below one tenth of an inch, except where thunderstorms produce higher totals.
Tuesday night brings a 30% chance of showers, with temperatures falling to around 71 degrees.
Wednesday, November 4, remains warm, with temperatures climbing to approximately 86 degrees.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, mainly after 2 p.m., with a 40% chance of precipitation.
Sunshine Returns Thursday as Rain Chances Drop The weather pattern improves Thursday, November 5, as sunny skies return and temperatures reach around 85 degrees.
Light and variable winds are expected, with mostly dry conditions continuing into Friday.
Friday, November 6, brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 84 degrees.
The improving weather could provide better opportunities for outdoor activities following the unsettled conditions earlier in the week.
Cooler Temperatures Arrive Over the Weekend Saturday, November 7, is expected to remain mostly sunny, with a high near 82 degrees.
Sunday brings another mostly sunny day, although temperatures will fall to around 80 degrees.
By Monday, November 9, temperatures are forecast to reach only 75 degrees, representing an 11 degree drop from Wednesday's projected high of 86 degrees.
A slight chance of showers returns Sunday night and Monday, but precipitation probabilities remain relatively low at 20%.
Full Tampa Weather Outlook: November 3–9, 2026 Tuesday, November 3 — Election Day: Partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Showers become likely, with thunderstorms possible after 3 p.m. High near 85°F and a 60% precipitation chance. Southeast winds 9–11 mph. Tuesday night brings a 30% chance of showers, with a low near 71°F. Wednesday, November 4: Mostly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. High near 86°F and a 40% precipitation chance. Wednesday night brings a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m., followed by isolated showers until 1 a.m. Low near 70°F. Thursday, November 5: Sunny with a high near 85°F. Light and variable winds. Thursday night will be partly cloudy, with a low near 70°F. Friday, November 6: Mostly sunny with a high near 84°F. West northwest winds 5–7 mph during the afternoon. Friday night will be partly cloudy, with a low near 69°F. Saturday, November 7: Mostly sunny with a high near 82°F. Saturday night will be mostly clear, with a low near 66°F. Sunday, November 8: Mostly sunny with a high near 80°F. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with a 20% chance of isolated showers and a low near 65°F. Monday, November 9: Mostly sunny with isolated showers possible. High near 75°F and a 20% precipitation chance.