Tampa, Florida – Spring heat will take hold across Florida this Friday, with Tampa temperatures soaring to 89°F and setting the stage for possible thunderstorms through the weekend. Commuters and weekend travelers on I-275 and I-4 should expect delays as the risk of scattered storms increases by Saturday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, Friday will be mostly sunny, with winds shifting southeast at 5 to 8 mph and a high near 89°F. While Friday remains dry, a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms enters the forecast Saturday after 2 p.m., increasing to 50 percent on Sunday. This uptick in storm activity could affect outdoor plans, including beach outings and local events.
Saturday and Sunday will stay warm and humid, with daytime highs in the upper 80s and nighttime lows around 71°F. Expect cloud cover to build late Saturday, with increasing rain chances into Sunday morning. By Sunday, light winds will shift southwest, pulling in more moisture and instability.
If you’re planning to be outdoors this weekend, stay weather-aware. Carry rain gear and avoid driving through flooded roadways. Localized downpours may reduce visibility, especially on high-traffic routes like I-275 near downtown Tampa and I-4 between Brandon and Lakeland.
🌤 Five-Day Spring Weather Outlook for Tampa:
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 89°F
- Saturday: Sunny early, then 20% chance of storms after 2 p.m.
- Sunday: 50% chance of thunderstorms, high near 84°F
- Monday: Slight chance of storms in the morning, high near 85°F
- Tuesday: Clear skies, sunny with a high of 87°F
