Tampa Weather: Hot Tuesday with Afternoon Storms and Hurricane Aaron Update

Tuesday's Tampa Weather Forecast

• ☀️ Expect a hot and sticky day in Tampa with temperatures quickly warming into the lower 90s.
• 🌡️ The heat index is predicted to touch 100 degrees.
• ⛈️ There is a 50% chance of showers and storms developing this afternoon, moving from the northeast to southwest.
• 🌊 Coastal areas may experience some storm activity due to the sea breeze.

Hurricane Aaron's Impact and Path

• 🌀 Hurricane Aaron is currently a major hurricane with winds of 115 mph, despite facing some northwesterly wind shear.
• 🌊 The storm's large circulation is expected to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along the eastern seaboard, from Florida up to New England.
• ⚠️ Surfers are advised to stay out of the water for the next few days.
• ⚠️ The Outer Banks of North Carolina are under a storm surge watch, with tropical storm force winds and coastal flooding expected, leading to evacuations.
• 🌊 Wave heights along the Florida coast could reach 5 to 10 feet with dangerous rip currents.

Outlook for the Week

• 🔥 Today's high temperature is forecast to be around 94 degrees.
• 🌦️ Tomorrow, the rain chance will decrease to 30%.
• 📈 By the weekend, the chance of rain is expected to increase back to around 50%.