Tampa, Fla. – Drivers in Tampa Bay should prepare for another round of isolated thunderstorms Sunday afternoon, with impacts likely along I-275 and I-4 during peak travel hours. Roadways may quickly become slick, and the National Weather Service urges drivers to slow down and allow extra travel time.
According to the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay, storms will develop after 2 p.m. Sunday, with a high near 90 degrees. While chances remain near 20 percent, any storm could produce brief downpours and gusty winds. Conditions improve by Sunday night with lows around 71 under mostly clear skies.
By Monday, drier air settles over the region, bringing abundant sunshine and highs near 91. However, the relief will not last. Storm activity returns Tuesday with highs in the low 90s, followed by a stronger wave of scattered storms midweek.
Commuters should pay close attention to road conditions along major corridors, especially I-275 near downtown Tampa and the Howard Frankland Bridge, where heavy rain can reduce visibility and increase accident risk. Residents are advised to keep devices charged and prepare for brief power disruptions during stronger storms.
This developing fall weather pattern will carry into the workweek, keeping rain chances in play through Friday.
Five Day Forecast for Tampa, Florida:
- Sunday: Sunny early, storms after 2 p.m., high near 90.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 91.
- Tuesday: Isolated storms after 2 p.m., high 92.
- Wednesday: Scattered storms, high 91.
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, high 88.
