Tampa, Fla. – Drivers across Tampa Bay should brace for hot, stormy conditions Monday as scattered thunderstorms threaten roadways and afternoon commutes. Highs will push into the low 90s, but the combination of heat and humidity will make it feel even hotter. Residents are urged to limit time outdoors during peak heat and avoid driving during storm bursts, especially along I-275 where visibility may drop quickly.
According to the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay, Monday will start sunny, but isolated thunderstorms could roll in after 2 p.m. Northeast winds around 6 mph will do little to ease the sticky conditions. The storms are not expected to last long but may cause brief downpours and dangerous lightning.
Tuesday brings more of the same: sunny skies to start, followed by a 20% chance of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs near 92°F continue to push heat indexes into the upper 90s. Scattered showers and storms increase midweek, with Wednesday and Thursday seeing rain chances climb to 30–50%.
By late week, the pattern shifts into a wetter trend. Friday and Saturday will feature scattered thunderstorms each afternoon, with highs near 90°F. Rain may cause localized flooding in low-lying areas, and drivers should expect slower commutes on major Tampa Bay roads.
Stay weather-aware and keep an eye on rapidly changing skies. More advisories may be issued as the week progresses.
Five-Day Forecast for Tampa, Florida
- Monday: Sunny early, isolated p.m. storms, high 91°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny, then isolated storms, high 92°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, scattered storms, high 90°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, scattered storms, high 87°F.
- Friday: Scattered thunderstorms likely, high 90°F.
