TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service (NWS) Tampa Bay has issued a forecast for west Central Florida and Southwest Florida on Sunday, October 5, 2025, forecasting scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon with highs in the mid 80s to near 90 across the region. Winds will diminish today.
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for coastal waters through this 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
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%.
Tonight
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%.