Florida – The air already feels warm and slightly humid across Tampa this morning, with calm skies and temperatures in the mid-60s. By mid-afternoon, that quiet start could give way to isolated thunderstorms as heat builds over the Bay area.
According to the National Weather Service, highs climb to around 87 degrees today with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after mid-afternoon. Winds remain light from the east near 8 mph, allowing temperatures to rise quickly under mostly sunny skies.
If storms pop, they will be brief but capable of heavy downpours and lightning. Plan outdoor activities earlier in the day and keep an eye on the sky after 3 p.m. Pavement can become slick quickly in a Florida downpour.
Thursday turns even warmer, reaching near 88 degrees with a 50% chance of afternoon showers and storms. Another 20% storm chance lingers Thursday night. Friday stays hot, near 88 again, with scattered afternoon showers possible.
The warm spell continues into the weekend. Saturday reaches near 88 with a 30% storm chance after 1 p.m. Sunday remains warm and mostly sunny, with highs near 88.
Early next week holds steady in the upper 80s. March sunshine is gaining strength, and clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Longer evenings and building heat signal a strong early-season warm pattern.
Five Day Outlook for Tampa, FL:
Today: Slight chance of PM storms, high 87.
Thursday: Chance of PM storms, high 88.
Friday: Chance of PM storms, high 88.
Saturday: Slight chance of PM storms, high 88.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 88.
