Tampa, Florida – Tampa residents should prepare for steamy afternoons and near-daily thunderstorms through early next week, with heat index values pushing 104°F and storm chances as high as 80% each day.
According to the National Weather Service in Ruskin, afternoon storms will continue forming daily across the Tampa Bay area, with the highest chances between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. through at least Monday. While rainfall totals will vary, isolated areas could see localized flooding from slow-moving downpours.
Expect highs near 92–93°F daily, with heat index values between 100–104°F. Humidity levels remain high, and winds will shift gradually from southeast to southwest through the weekend. Storms may bring frequent lightning, brief gusty winds, and minor street flooding—especially in low-lying neighborhoods like Seminole Heights and Davis Islands.
Residents are urged to limit outdoor activity during peak heat hours, secure loose items before storms roll in, and avoid flooded intersections. Daily afternoon rain also means potential delays on I-275 and I-4 during the evening commute.
This wet summer pattern is expected to persist into midweek, with more organized storms likely returning by Tuesday.
🌤️ 5-Day Tampa Forecast (June 12–16)
- Thursday: High 92°F, PM storms likely. Heat index up to 103°F.
- Friday: High 93°F, showers and storms likely. Heat index up to 104°F.
- Saturday: High 92°F, 80% chance of storms, especially after 2 p.m.
- Sunday: High 92°F, scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon.
- Monday: High 93°F, storms possible after 2 p.m., 60% chance.
