TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service (NWS) Tampa Bay has issued a forecast for west Central Florida and Southwest Florida on Thursday, September 04, 2025, forecasting partly to mostly cloudy with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon with highs ranging from the upper 80s to lower 90s across the region. Highest storm coverage over the southern interior and southwest Florida, potentially leading to localized flooding in heavier storms. Rain chances vary from 10% in northern areas like Chiefland to 80% in southern areas like Fort Myers.
The forecast covers areas such as Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, and Fort Myers.
Tampa Bay Weather Forecast
Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms…