Tampa Weather Forecast: Heavy Rain Expected Monday

Today's Weather in Tampa

• ☀️ Expect partly cloudy conditions with passing clouds throughout the day.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s, with some inland spots potentially hitting 90°F.
• 💨 Southeast winds will shift to southwest in the afternoon, blowing at 10-15 mph.

Weekend Storm Potential

• ⚠️ While today and tomorrow may see scattered afternoon showers and storms, especially along the sea breeze, the heaviest rain is expected inland.
• 🌧️ Last night saw impressive storms with P-sized hail reported around Lakeland and 1-2 inches of rain in Polk County.
• 🌊 Seas are running 1-2 feet with moderate chop, and southeast winds are around 5 mph this morning.

Monday's Widespread Rainfall Event

• ⛈️ A significant area of low pressure in the Gulf and a stationary boundary will bring widespread and heavy rainfall on Monday.
• 📈 Rain chances increase to 80% on Monday, marking the start of the rainy season with potential for 2-4 inches of rain across the area.
• 💧 The heaviest rain coverage will be inland today and Sunday, with a chance for storms to move closer to the coast on Sunday afternoon.
• 🌀 A closed-off low is expected to develop, drawing in a lot of moisture across the state by Sunday and Monday.