Tampa, Florida – Tampa residents should brace for scattered thunderstorms beginning Tuesday afternoon, with heavy rain possible along I-275 and I-4 during the evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service, showers will begin to develop after 2 p.m. Tuesday, followed by scattered thunderstorms that could linger into the night. The heat index may reach 94°F during the day before storms cool the area slightly. Rain chances jump to 40% by Tuesday afternoon and 30% Tuesday night, signaling the start of a stormy stretch.
Localized flooding is possible, especially on low-lying roads. Residents are urged to check real-time traffic conditions and delay non-essential travel during downpours. Winds will shift southwest at 5 to 7 mph Tuesday, becoming light overnight.
Rain and thunderstorm chances increase sharply Wednesday, with the highest threat of storms between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The NWS gives a 60% chance of precipitation, with heavy bursts possible. Outdoor events may face disruptions.
By Thursday, Tampa remains in a wet pattern, with more scattered storms and showers likely throughout the day and evening. Friday shows some improvement with partly sunny skies and just a 30% storm risk.
🌤 Five-Day Forecast for Tampa (June 9–14):
- Monday: High 92°F, isolated thunderstorms. Low 78°F.
- Tuesday: High 93°F, scattered storms after 2 p.m. Low 77°F.
- Wednesday: High 93°F, showers and storms likely from afternoon to night. Low 76°F.
- Thursday: High 92°F, continued showers. Low 76°F.
- Friday: High 93°F, partly sunny with isolated storms. Low 77°F.
