Tampa Weather Forecast: Rainy Monday, Clearing Skies, and Heat Return

Monday Morning Rain and Showers

• 🌧️ Heavy rain is moving onshore into Pinellas County, with particularly intense downpours expected in Pasco County, including areas near Shady Hills and Merriweather.
• ⚠️ Brooksville should also expect heavy rain within the next 20 to 30 minutes.
• 💧 Polk County and Highlands County will experience lighter rain this morning, with more rain expected to follow later.
• 🚗 For those in the middle of a break, be aware that additional rain is on its way.

Afternoon Outlook and Clearing

• 📍 The rain is expected to move inland and begin clearing by lunchtime, with everything moving out of Polk County by 5:00 PM.
• ☁️ Expect a cloudy day with intermittent showers, but not continuous rain throughout the entire day.
• 💨 Winds will shift from a southerly to a westerly direction in the afternoon as the system moves out.

Mid-Week Forecast: Drier Air and Rising Temperatures

• ☀️ By Wednesday and Thursday, drier air will move in, leading to a significant increase in temperatures.
• 🌡️ Highs today are expected to be around 83 degrees, but will climb into the lower 90s by Wednesday and Thursday.
• 📈 The humidity will also return, with dew points reaching the lower 70s by the end of the week.
• 📅 The rest of the week is forecast to be pretty nice after Monday's rain clears out.