TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service (NWS) Tampa Bay has issued a forecast for west Central Florida and Southwest Florida on Thursday, October 2, 2025, forecasting showers and thunderstorms likely mainly in the afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 80s across the region.
Winds are expected to increase, leading to small craft advisories for coastal waters through Sunday.
Rain chances vary from 20% in northern areas to 70% in southern areas like Fort Myers…