Tampa, Florida – Thunderstorms are expected to return to the Tampa Bay area on Tuesday, June 3rd, raising the risk for travel disruptions and summer safety concerns across Hillsborough County.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers and thunderstorms will likely develop after 2 p.m. Tuesday, with a 70% chance of rain and the potential for lightning and isolated flooding. High temperatures will reach 90°F, but it may feel closer to 98°F with the humidity. Winds from the east-southeast at 6 to 9 mph could push storm cells across I-275 and downtown Tampa, potentially slowing commutes and impacting outdoor activities.
While rainfall totals should remain under a quarter inch, brief downpours are possible in storm cores. Localized street flooding, especially in low-lying areas and near the Hillsborough River, may occur during peak intensity. Residents are urged to monitor weather alerts and avoid driving through flooded roadways. Lightning remains a hazard for beachgoers and construction crews.
Storm chances remain high into Tuesday night before tapering slightly by early Wednesday. Expect muggy conditions and another round of scattered thunderstorms into midweek.
🌤️ Five-Day Tampa Summer Forecast (June 3–7):
- Tuesday: Scattered storms after 2 p.m., high near 90°F. Rain chance 70%.
- Wednesday: Showers likely, storms after 8 p.m., high near 89°F. Rain chance 80%.
- Thursday: Afternoon storms, high near 90°F. Rain chance 70%.
- Friday: Isolated storms, mostly sunny, high near 92°F. Rain chance 20%.
- Saturday: Storms likely again, high of 93°F. Rain chance 40%.
