Florida Weather Alert: Tampa Faces 90° Heat and Thunderstorms by Wednesday Afternoon, Drivers on I-275 Urged to Plan Ahead

Tampa, Florida – Afternoon heat and midweek storms will dominate Tampa’s spring weather as temperatures climb to 90°F and beyond through Saturday.

According to the National Weather Service, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms returns Wednesday afternoon, with similar patterns holding each day into the weekend. Humidity will remain high, and while storms will be scattered, some could bring brief downpours and gusty winds—especially after 2 p.m. daily.

Winds will shift south at 5 to 8 mph during the afternoon Wednesday, keeping heat indices in the mid-90s. Drivers on I-275 and I-4 should expect sudden reductions in visibility from passing storms. West to northwest evening breezes will offer slight relief, but temperatures remain warm overnight in the low 70s…

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