Tampa Braces for Stormy Week with High Heat and Persistent Thunderstorms, Says NWS

Tampa residents might want to keep their umbrellas handy as the National Weather Service forecasts a week filled with potential showers and thunderstorms. According to the latest update from the NWS, today’s weather in Tampa, FL, is expected to feature thunderstorms, especially before 4 p.m., followed by more showers and a possible thunderstorm after 5 p.m. The heat won’t give any respite, either, with temperatures soaring to a high near 94 and heat index values reaching up to 103 degrees.

Tampa will see light west-southwest winds of 5–9 mph in the morning. Humidity is at 70%, with a 60% chance of rain. Showers could drop 0.1–0.25 inches, with heavier amounts from thunderstorms. Tonight, scattered showers and storms are expected after 1 a.m., with lows near 80°F.

This weekend in Tampa will be hot and humid with showers and thunderstorms each day. Daytime highs will be in the low 90s, with heat indexes over 100°F. Rain chances are around 70% during the day. Nights will be partly cloudy with lows near 80°F and some lingering rain…

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