TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service (NWS) Tampa Bay has issued a forecast for west Central Florida and Southwest Florida on Thursday, September 11, 2025, forecasting scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon with highs in the low 90s across the region. Showers and storms activity becoming more widespread today, potentially leading to localized heavy rainfall. Rain chances around 30% area-wide. 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 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Tonight Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Friday Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Friday Night Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 72. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Saturday Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Saturday Night Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.