THE BREAKDOWN: The Tampa Bay area faces a prolonged stretch of hot, sunny weather with daily storm chances through early next week. High temperatures will consistently hover in the mid-to-upper 90s, with heat index values peaking at 105 degrees today before a 60 percent spike in rain probability arrives by next Tuesday.
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay region is in for a hot, humid stretch over the next several days, featuring high temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s and persistent chances of afternoon thunderstorms. Today brings a 40 percent chance of rain, mostly concentrated between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Despite the potential for wet weather, it will stay mostly sunny and hot, with actual temperatures topping out near 95 degrees. High humidity will make it feel significantly warmer, driving heat index values as high as 105 degrees. Winds will remain light, starting calm before shifting to the west at 5 to 8 mph…