National Weather Service Tampa Bay rain chances and high temperatures.
TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service (NWS) Tampa Bay has issued a forecast for west Central Florida and Southwest Florida on Tuesday, September 02, 2025, forecasting scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon with highs ranging from the upper 80s to lower 90s across the region.
The forecast has trended a bit drier, however scattered storms are expected to develop, mainly interior and along/south of Interstate 4. Rain chances vary from 30% in coastal areas like Tampa and Sarasota to 50% in interior areas like Lakeland.
The forecast covers areas such as Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, and Fort Myers.
Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 98. North northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. North northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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