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Tampa, FL Weather Update: Storm Chances Rise to 80% Sunday Nov 1
TAMPA, FL – Residents across Tampa and surrounding Hillsborough County communities should prepare for a wetter weekend as rain chances increase sharply Sunday, bringing the possibility of thunderstorm
By Sophie Caldwell · 2026-10-30T08:48:49.599Z
TAMPA, FL – Residents across Tampa and surrounding Hillsborough County communities should prepare for a wetter weekend as rain chances increase sharply Sunday, bringing the possibility of thunderstorms after several days of warm, relatively quiet weather.
According to the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay, Friday will remain partly sunny with an afternoon high near 86 degrees. Northeast winds of 8 to 13 mph could produce gusts reaching 20 mph.
Friday night will remain mostly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 72 degrees.
Weekend Rain Chances Increase
Saturday will bring another warm afternoon, with highs near 85 degrees and partly sunny skies.
However, a 30% chance of showers develops after 2 p.m., with east winds of 9 to 14 mph and gusts potentially reaching 22 mph.
Saturday night will remain mostly cloudy, with scattered showers possible and temperatures near 72 degrees.
The biggest change arrives Sunday.
Forecasters expect an 80% chance of precipitation, with showers possible during the morning before additional showers and thunderstorms become possible after 2 p.m.
Sunday's high will reach approximately 81 degrees, with east winds of 11 to 13 mph and gusts near 21 mph.
Sunday Night Could Remain Wet
The unsettled pattern continues Sunday night, with an 80% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms before 2 a.m.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms may linger afterward, with overnight temperatures falling to around 69 degrees.
Monday will bring a lower 30% chance of scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms, with highs near 82 degrees.
By Tuesday, rain chances decrease to approximately 20%, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching 83 degrees.
Residents planning outdoor events, weekend travel or activities around Tampa Bay should monitor changing conditions, especially Sunday afternoon and evening.
The National Weather Service forecast indicates Sunday will bring the highest rain probability of the upcoming weekend for the Tampa forecast area.