Afternoon Thunderstorms For Tampa Bay, Southwest Florida

TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service Tampa Bay has forecast scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, especially across the interior portion of the state on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across portions of the Florida Peninsula this afternoon and evening due to sea breeze convergence.

Heavy downpours in any stronger storms could lead to localized minor flooding.

Afternoon Thunderstorm Outlook

The National Weather Service (NWS) Tampa Bay is forecasting chances of showers and thunderstorms for Thursday, April 2, 2026, particularly across the interior of the Florida peninsula.

Rain chances range from around 30% along the coasts to 50% or higher in the central interior (highest near Lakeland and Sebring).

High temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s°F under mostly sunny skies becoming increasing cloudy.

Thunderstorms are most likely during the afternoon and early evening hours (generally 2 PM – 9 PM EDT), with timing varying by location.