TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service (NWS) Tampa Bay has issued a forecast for west Central Florida and Southwest Florida on Wednesday, September 03, 2025, forecasting scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon with highs in the low 90s across the region. Dryer air filtering in will lead to limited rain chances, especially north of I-4, with scattered storms developing this afternoon, mainly interior and south of I-4. Rain chances vary from 10-30% in northern and coastal areas to 50-60% in southern and interior areas. 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 Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Tonight Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then isolated showers after 5am. 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 91. Heat index values as high as 99. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Thursday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Friday Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Friday Night Scattered showers before 8pm, then partly cloudy, with a low around 77. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.