TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service (NWS) Tampa Bay has issued a forecast for west Central Florida and Southwest Florida on Sunday, August 31, 2025, forecasting showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm, with highs steady around 84 across the region.
Increased moisture will result in higher storm chances, and due to light winds aloft, storm motion will be slow, potentially leading to some localized flooding. Rain chances are around 70% in areas like Tampa, with potential for locally heavy rainfall up to 2-4 inches over the period.
The forecast covers areas such as Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, and Fort Myers.
Tampa Bay Weather Forecast
Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 84. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Slow-moving storms may lead to localized flooding…