Tampa Weekend Weather: Hot & Humid Afternoon with Scattered Storms

Weekend Weather Outlook

• ☀️ Saturday morning offers a pleasant break from humidity, making it ideal for beach visits with plenty of sunshine.
• 📈 By the afternoon, south winds will increase humidity and heat, with temperatures climbing into the low 90s.
• ⚠️ Scattered inland storms are expected, particularly south of I-4, with coverage increasing to 40-50% in those areas by late afternoon.

Tropical Weather Update

• 🌀 The East Pacific is tracking a potential area of interest with a 70% chance of formation, heading west-northwest.
• 🌊 Caribbean water temperatures are warming to 84-85°F, slightly above average, but no tropical activity is expected in the Atlantic over the next seven days.
• 💨 Saharan dust is expected to impact parts of the Lesser Antilles around Memorial Day, contributing to generally quiet tropical conditions.

Daily Forecast Details

• 🌡️ Saturday in Tampa will see highs near 93°F, with beach areas around 90°F.
• ⛈️ Storm coverage is around 20% for Tampa and beach areas, increasing inland and southeast of the bay.
• 📊 Rain accumulations are expected to be heavier east of I-75 today, with potential for coastal accumulation on Sunday and Memorial Day.

Evening and Overnight Forecast

• 🌙 Saturday evening will see some storms swing back west, but heavy coverage is not anticipated.
• 🌃 Overnight lows in Tampa will be around 76°F, with cooler 60s for the Nature Coast.
• 📈 The 7-day forecast indicates a return of daily storm chances and building heat.