Residents in Tampa are bracing for an onslaught of rain and thunderstorms, with the National Weather Service forecasting a high chance of precipitation over the next several days. According to the detailed forecast from the National Weather Service’s Tampa office, starting today, showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected after 3 pm, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, though higher amounts could occur during thunderstorms.
With the humidity sitting at a muggy 85% and temperatures expected to reach a high near 85°F today, local denizens are looking to adapt quickly to the sudden, yet not unfamiliar, reminder of Florida’s wet season. The chance of precipitation today is pegged at 90%, urging the populace to secure outdoor belongings and to reliably check for weather updates. A south wind of 11 to 14 mph will accompany the downpours that are projected to persist into the night.
Tonight’s forecast suggests a continuation of this pattern with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 am, transitioning into a possible thunderstorm between 1 am and 2 am, followed by a likely resurgence after 2 am. Southeast winds of 6 to 10 mph will bring with them new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch. The high humidity and rain will drop temperatures slightly to a low around 73°F…