Tampa Weather Forecast: Hot, Humid Tuesday with Scattered Storms and Tropical Storm Aaron Update

Tuesday Morning Weather Overview

• ☀️ The day starts quiet with a southeasternly wind and no onshore showers, though some storms are developing in the Gulf.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are warm, with Tampa and St. Petersburg at 80 degrees, and surrounding areas in the upper 70s, indicating a hot and humid day ahead.

Afternoon Storms and Atmospheric Conditions

• ☁️ Drier air in the mid-levels of the atmosphere is limiting storm development, resulting in a 40% chance of scattered afternoon storms.
• 💧 This rain coverage is lower than the typical 50-60% for this time of year, meaning rainfall will be scattered across the area.

Tropical Storm Aaron Update

• 🌊 Tropical Storm Aaron is located over 3,100 miles away, near the Cape Verde Islands, and is not an immediate threat.
• 📈 The storm is projected to become a hurricane and potentially a major hurricane, with a track expected to turn north in about 7 days.
• 📊 Computer models show consistency for the next few days, with a projected northward turn over the weekend, influenced by a weakness in high pressure.

Extended Forecast

• 🔥 Tuesday and Wednesday will be hot and humid with scattered storms.
• 📈 High temperatures are expected to reach about 93 degrees on Tuesday and climb into the mid-90s for Thursday.