Tampa Weather Forecast: July 4th Rain and Storms Expected

Current Weather Conditions

• 🌧️ Thunderstorms are currently moving into Pinellas County, with heavy rain reported in the Venice area.
• ⚠️ Residents near I-75 south of Sarasota should be aware of significant rainfall.
• ⚡ A line of rain with thunder and lightning is approaching St. Petersburg and may impact the upcoming race.

July 4th Forecast

• 📈 The weather pattern indicates a marginal risk for locally heavy excessive rainfall today, potentially leading to minor flooding.
• 📅 Computer models show showers and storms developing in Polk County and northern counties by 6 PM, moving southwest.
• 🎆 By 8 PM, a line of rain and storms is expected to be near or in the Tampa area, potentially impacting fireworks shows.
• ⏰ Storms may back up towards the coast by 9 PM, making showers and storms likely throughout the evening.

Weekend and Next Week Outlook

• 🌡️ High temperatures today will be in the upper 80s, with more scattered showers and storms.
• ☔ Tomorrow is expected to be very warm and humid with a high near 89 degrees, and another round of rain and storms is forecast.
• 🌊 A moderate chop is predicted for Sunday, with rain chances dropping and returning to normal next week.