The Brief
- FOX 13 meteorologists say scattered showers and storms will move through the Tampa Bay area Thursday afternoon and evening.
- Rain chances are expected to drop from 60% on Thursday to 30% on Friday, with drier and hotter conditions continuing through the weekend.
- Next week, forecasters say rain chances will slowly creep back up.
TAMPA, Fla. – Rain and storm chances will remain fairly high in the Tampa Bay area on Thursday, then it’s all about the heat and humidity as we approach the weekend.
Thursday weather forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says temperatures will rise quickly on Thursday, with high humidity allowing the index to reach 100 degrees in many areas – even along the coast.
Scattered showers and storms will then move through the region in the late afternoon and evening hours, with 60% coverage.
“After this rain moves through, our rain chances are going to drop,” Osterberg said. “Tomorrow, they’re going to drop in half to 30% – and when you do that, the heat’s going up.”
What to expect this weekend
FOX 13 meteorologists say the Bay Area will feel the heat on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with afternoon highs climbing into the mid-90s in Tampa while rain chances stay at just 30%.
Rain coverage will slowly creep back up next week, reaching about 50% by next Wednesday.
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