TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service (NWS) Tampa Bay has issued a forecast for west Central Florida and Southwest Florida on Saturday, October 4, 2025, forecasting scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon and evening with highs in the mid 80s to near 90 across the region. It will remain breezy today, with winds diminishing on Sunday.
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for coastal waters through Sunday afternoon. Rain chances vary from 20% in northern areas to 60% in southern areas like Fort Myers.
The forecast covers areas such as Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, and Fort Myers.
Tampa Bay Weather Forecast
Today
Isolated showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with an east wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East northeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Sunday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 97. East wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.