The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tampa, FL, has issued a forecast that includes a mixed bag of clouds, sun, and quite a bit of thunderstorm activity over the coming week. The latest update from the NWS, which was last updated at 6:53 am EDT on May 8th, indicates that today we can expect a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily after noon, with new rainfall amounts being less than a tenth of an inch—though thunderstorms may bring higher totals. The skies will be mostly cloudy, with a high nearing 90 degrees and possible heat index values of up to 98 degrees.
As the sun sets, those in Tampa will see the chance of showers and storms decrease slightly, dipping to a 20 percent likelihood before the clock strikes 2 am. The NWS predicts a mostly cloudy evening with a comfortable low around 73 degrees. Continuing into Friday, the forecast doesn’t stray far, maintaining a 50 percent chance of storms—particularly after 8 am—with less than a tenth of an inch in rainfall expected, except in thunderstorm-affected areas.
Looking ahead, the weekend seems to promise more of the same unsettled conditions, with a forecast from NWS showing a steady rhythm of potential precipitation. Saturday’s forecast suggests a 70 percent chance of showers and the possibility of a thunderstorm, which mirrors the prediction for Sunday, albeit with a slightly increased chance of rainfall at 80 percent. The pattern of wet weather appears to be set to continue as the new week commences, with Monday looking particularly soggy, sporting a 90 percent chance of showers and storms…