Tampa, Florida – Early morning thunderstorms could delay Monday commutes across Tampa as the region braces for a soggy start to the week. Storms are expected to develop before 8 a.m., bringing heavy rain and lightning to major roadways like I-275 and U.S. 92.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday’s high will climb to 86°F with a 70% chance of rain and storms through the afternoon. Winds will stay light and variable before shifting southwest around 5 mph. Commuters should allow extra time, especially in low-lying areas prone to ponding.
By Monday night, additional storms could roll through with more scattered showers likely. Conditions will remain humid with lows in the mid-70s. Rain chances hold near 50%, keeping the ground saturated into Tuesday.
Tuesday brings a repeat pattern, with early storms possible again after 8 a.m., tapering to showers by evening. Rain chances dip slightly to 60% but stay high enough to disrupt outdoor plans. Wednesday looks drier during the day but rain returns overnight into Thursday.
For those planning a local Independence Day celebration, the 4th of July may feature isolated storms and a high near 88°F. The best window for dry festivities appears midday Friday, but lingering moisture could spark pop-up showers in the evening.
☀️ Five-Day Tampa Forecast (Starting Monday, June 30):
- Monday: Scattered storms early, high 86°F. Rain chance: 70%.
- Tuesday: Thunderstorms possible before 8 a.m., high 86°F. Rain chance: 60%.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 88°F. Showers late. Rain chance: 50%.
- Thursday: Showers likely, high 87°F. Rain chance: 70%.
- 4th of July (Friday): Partly sunny with scattered storms, high 88°F. Rain chance: 50%.
