Tampa Weather Forecast: Scattered Thunderstorms Saturday Afternoon

Saturday Morning Conditions

• ☀️ The morning starts with pleasant conditions, featuring a mix of blue sky and temperatures in the 70s, warming into the 80s by the afternoon.
• 💨 Morning winds are light, coming from the north and northeast at around 5 to 8 miles per hour.

Tropical Storm Shantel Impact

• 🌀 Tropical Storm Shantel has formed off the coast of the Carolinas, with its outer rainbands affecting coastal areas there.
• ⚠️ Tropical storm warnings and watches are in effect for parts of South and North Carolina due to Shantel's 40 mph winds.
• 🌊 Shantel is expected to make landfall on the South Carolina coast Sunday morning and will weaken as it moves north.

Tampa Bay Afternoon Forecast

• ⛈️ Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop in the Tampa Bay area during the afternoon and evening hours.
• 💧 These storms may bring tropical downpours, frequent lightning, and localized flooding concerns due to saturated grounds.
• ⚠️ A marginal risk (1 out of 4) for excessive rain is in place, with potential for a quarter to an inch of rain.
• 📉 Storms are expected to wind down shortly after sunset, though some northern areas may see lingering rain overnight.

Weekend and Early Next Week Outlook

• 🌡️ High temperatures today will be in the mid to upper 80s, with below-average temperatures due to increased cloud cover.
• 🌊 On the water, expect light chop on the bay today with west winds, and moderate chop on Sunday with numerous thunderstorms.
• ☀️ Drier air is expected to move in by the start of next week, leading to fewer showers and more typical thunderstorm chances throughout the week.