Tampa Weather Forecast: Scattered Showers Saturday, Tropical Storm Elda Update

Saturday Weather Outlook

• ☁️ Expect cloudy conditions for most of Saturday, with more clouds than not, especially in the morning and afternoon.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will reach the high 80s, with some areas potentially hitting the low 90s.
• 💨 Winds will be primarily from the south and southeast, shifting to the southwest later in the day.

Rain and Storm Chances

• ⛈️ Areas north of Tampa have a 60% chance of storms, while immediate Tampa Bay and Polk County areas have about a 40% chance.
• 💧 Locally heavy rain and downpours are possible, particularly in the late morning and early afternoon for Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Pete Beach areas.
• 🌊 A briefly heavy area of rain was observed earlier in the morning near Indian Rocks Beach and Clearwater.

Tropical System Update: Elda

• 🌀 Tropical Storm Elda (PTC9) is expected to form soon and move over the Bahamas.
• ⚠️ While the primary impact for Florida's east coast will be high surf and increased winds, models show a split in potential paths for the storm later in the week.
• 🌧️ Significant heavy rain is possible for the Carolinas and Georgia, with models indicating potential for six-plus inches of rain in those regions.

Weekend and Early Week Forecast

• 🌬️ Sunday will see a shift in winds to the north, bringing drier air and fewer showers.
• 📈 Low temperatures tonight are expected to be in the low to mid-70s, with some northern spots in the upper 60s.
• 🌊 Marine forecast indicates light chop on the bay today, with moderate chop expected on Sunday.