Afternoon Thunderstorms for Southwest Florida, Tampa Bay

TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service (NWS) Tampa Bay has issued a forecast for west Central Florida and Southwest Florida on Sunday, October 5, 2025, forecasting scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon with highs in the mid 80s to near 90 across the region. Winds will diminish today.

A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for coastal waters through this afternoon. Rain chances vary from 20% in northern areas to 60% in southern areas like Fort Myers.

The forecast covers areas such as Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, and Fort Myers.

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