Tampa Weekend Weather: Afternoon Rain Chances and High Humidity

Saturday Forecast: Heat and Humidity

• ☀️ The morning offers a sweet spot for outdoor activities, with temperatures in the 80s and calm winds, ideal for beach visits or boating.
• 🌡️ Expect feels-like temperatures to reach 98-102°F due to high humidity, with dew points in the mid-70s.

Afternoon Storm Development

• ⛈️ Storm chances increase significantly in the late afternoon and evening, starting around 3 PM with 30% probability.
• 🌊 By 5-6 PM, heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely to move through the Tampa area, concentrating along the West Coast.
• 🌅 The heaviest rain is expected near sunset, particularly for areas south of I-4, before storms begin to pull offshore around 8-10 PM.

Weekend Event Considerations

• ⚾ For those attending a noon game, expect it to be very hot, with feels-like temperatures near 100°F.
• 🚗 Rain or storms may impact travel home as games wrap up around 4-5 PM.

Extended Outlook: Heat Wave

• 🔥 The end of the month is expected to bring significant heat across the East Coast, with high humidity making it feel like the low 100s in some regions.
• 💧 Florida will experience similar conditions with mid-90s temperatures and high humidity.

Marine and Overnight Conditions

• ⛵ Bay and inland waters will have light chop, with Gulf temperatures at 87°F and seas at one foot or less.
• 🌙 Overnight lows will be seasonal, around 77°F for Bay Area spots and in the low to mid-70s elsewhere.