Tampa Weekend Weather: Hot Temperatures, Isolated Storms, and Tropical Moisture

Saturday Forecast: Heat and Limited Storms

• ☀️ A gorgeous start to Saturday with clear blue skies, but expect a hot afternoon with temperatures climbing quickly.
• 🌡️ Current temperatures are in the low 80s, with "feels like" temperatures already reaching 94°F in Tampa.
• 🏖️ Highs will be around 90°F on St. Pete Beach, with southeast winds in the first half of the day.
• ⚠️ A heat advisory is in effect from noon to 6:00 PM, with "feels like" temperatures expected between 102°F and 106°F, potentially reaching 110°F.

Sunday Outlook: Continued Heat and Scattered Showers

• ☁️ Sunday will start with a few clouds, but remain mainly rain-free into the early afternoon.
• ⛈️ A few more thunderstorms are expected to develop late afternoon into the evening, primarily near Tampa Bay and coastal areas.
• 📊 Overall storm coverage for the weekend is low, around 20% to 30%.
• 🌊 Seas will be 1-2 feet with light chop on the bay, and winds shifting to the west and northwest by the end of the day.

Tropical Moisture and Mid-Week Storms

• 🌀 High pressure will generally control the weather through the weekend and into next week.
• 🌊 Tropical moisture from Invest 93L is expected to loop around high pressure and move into Florida at the start of next week.
• 🌧️ This influx of moisture will ramp up thunderstorm chances significantly by Tuesday and Wednesday, with 50-60% scattered storm coverage.
• 🏝️ Another wave of tropical development is being tracked, but has only a 20% chance of forming and is expected to fizzle out due to unfavorable conditions.

General Weather Advice

• 💧 Stay hydrated and seek shade during the peak heat of the afternoon.
• 🏠 Inland locations could reach highs of 95-96°F, while immediate coastal areas will see mid-90s.