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

Today's Weather in Tampa

• 🌡️ Expect a hot and humid Wednesday with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s this morning, feeling like over 100°F due to high humidity.
• ⚡ Scattered storms are possible later in the day, with rain chances around 30-40%, which is below normal for this time of year.
• ⚠️ A heat advisory is in effect for the Jacksonville area, but not for Tampa.

Tropical Storm Aaron Development

• 🌀 Tropical Storm Aaron, which lost convection yesterday due to cooler waters and Saharan dust, is now moving into a more favorable area for development.
• 🌊 Over the next 48-72 hours, Aaron is expected to become the first hurricane of the year, potentially a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) by Saturday night or Sunday.
• 🗺️ The storm's path is influenced by high-pressure systems, and it is projected to turn north, away from the islands, though impacts like surf and rip currents are still possible.

Extended Forecast

• ☀️ Prepare for solid mid-90s for highs from Thursday through Sunday.
• 💧 Rain chances will decrease to around 30% for the remainder of the week.