Tampa Weather Forecast: September Rainfall Deficit and Weekend Showers

September Rainfall Deficit

• 💧 The Tampa area is currently five and a half inches of rain below normal for September.
• ⚠️ This deficit is concerning as the region is nearing the end of the rainy season and will soon enter the dry season.

Current Morning Conditions

• ☀️ Beautiful morning conditions are observed with clear skies and temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s.
• 💨 A north to northeast wind is contributing to a pleasant start to the day, though winds are expected to pick up again later in the week.

Today's Forecast

• ☁️ Expect a mix of sun and clouds throughout Wednesday.
• 🌦️ There's a chance for one or two isolated afternoon showers, but they will be scattered and not widespread.
• 🌡️ High temperatures are predicted to be around 90 degrees.

Weekend Outlook

• 🌊 A significant increase in deep tropical moisture is forecast to return over the weekend.
• ☔ This will lead to a substantial rise in shower activity, with 50% rain chances for both Saturday and Sunday.
• 📈 While shower chances increase, the heaviest rain is expected to impact the east coast and South Florida.

Tropical Systems

• 🌀 Tropical Storm Humberto is nearing its end.
• ⚠️ Hurricane Iota is expected to become a category 2 storm and will pass near Bermuda.