TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service (NWS) Tampa Bay has issued a forecast for west Central Florida and Southwest Florida on Sunday, August 31, 2025, forecasting showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm, with highs steady around 84 across the region. Increased moisture will result in higher storm chances, and due to light winds aloft, storm motion will be slow, potentially leading to some localized flooding. Rain chances are around 70% in areas like Tampa, with potential for locally heavy rainfall up to 2-4 inches over the period. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1920"] National Weath er Service Tampa Excessive Rainfall Outlook for Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida[/caption] The forecast covers areas such as Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, and Fort Myers. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="600"] National Weather Service Tampa Radar for West Central Florida and Southwest Florida[/caption] Tampa Bay Weather Forecast Today Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 84. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Slow-moving storms may lead to localized flooding. Tonight Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. North northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Monday (Labor Day) Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 97. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Monday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Tuesday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Tuesday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.