Severe Thunderstorms, Heavy Rainfall For Tampa Bay, Southwest Florida

TAMPA BAY, FL – The National Weather Service (NWS) Tampa Bay has issued a severe weather outlook for Saturday, May 31, 2025, warning of a Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe storms across west central and most of southwest Florida.

Severe Weather Outlook

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Weather Outlook for Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

The potential hazards include gusty or damaging winds, heavy rain, and lightning throughout the day.

The forecast covers areas such as Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, and Fort Myers.

The storms will move across West Central Florida in the morning and into Southwest Florida in the afternoon.