Tampa, Florida – Florida’s spring is ending on a sizzling note as Tampa prepares for a five-day stretch of scorching sunshine and climbing heat indexes. By Saturday afternoon, the heat index could reach 98°F, prompting concerns for heat-related illness and road safety across Hillsborough County.
According to the National Weather Service in Ruskin, today’s high will reach 93°F, with humidity pushing the real-feel temperature to near triple digits. Winds will remain light from the west-southwest, offering little relief. Motorists on I-275 and I-4 should prepare for hot pavement conditions and increased tire blowout risks, especially during afternoon travel.
Saturday and Sunday continue the trend, with highs topping out at 94°F both days and little cloud cover to offer shade. Nights will remain warm, hovering near 74°F to 76°F, giving little overnight cooling. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor activity between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., and check on vulnerable neighbors and pets.
Looking ahead, Monday and Tuesday maintain the 94°F peak, keeping conditions dangerously hot. A slight reprieve could arrive Wednesday, when a 20% chance of showers and storms enters the forecast, rising to 30% by Thursday. Lows will inch up slightly into the upper 70s midweek.
Five-Day Outlook for Tampa:
- Saturday: Sunny, high 93°F, heat index 98°F
- Sunday: Sunny, high 94°F
- Monday: Sunny, high 94°F
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 94°F
- Wednesday: 20% chance of showers, high 92°F
