Tampa Bay Weather: Storms Expected Tuesday and Next Few Days

Tuesday's Weather Forecast

• 🌧️ Expect rain and thunderstorms with 70% coverage across Tampa Bay starting in the mid and late morning hours.
• ⚡ Isolated storms are already popping up north of Tampa Bay, with potential for locally heavy rain and frequent lightning.
• 🌡️ Morning temperatures are mild, in the mid-70s to low 80s, with highs expected in the upper 80s today.

Storm Pattern and Moisture

• 💧 A stationary front near South Carolina is pulling in significant tropical moisture, influencing the weather pattern.
• 💨 Winds will be primarily from the west and northwest, around 5-10 mph.
• ⛈️ This pattern of rain and thunderstorms is expected to continue for the next several days.

Overnight and Mid-Week Outlook

• 🌃 Overnight lows will be in the mid-70s to upper 70s.
• 🗓️ Wednesday will also see on-and-off coverage of showers and storms.

Weekend Weather Shift

• ☀️ The good news is that drier air is expected to move in from the east by the upcoming weekend.
• 📈 Rain chances are projected to drop significantly by Saturday and Sunday, with temperatures potentially reaching the mid-90s.