TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service Tampa Bay forecasts hot and humid conditions with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms across the Tampa Bay region and Southwest Florida today, Saturday, July 25, 2026. National Weather Service Tampa Bay Radar Loop for West Central Florida and Southwest Florida A Heat Advisory is in effect from noon to 7 PM EDT for parts of the Nature Coast (Levy, Citrus, Hernando, and Sumter Counties), where heat index values could reach up to 109°. Hot temperatures in the mid-90s combined with high humidity will create dangerous conditions. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned spaces, limit time outdoors in the sun, wear light clothing, and check on relatives and neighbors. National Weather Service Tampa Bay graphic showing high temperatures and rain chances for West Central and Southwest Florida. Issued July 25, 2026 8:11 AM EDT. High temperatures today will range from the low to mid 90s across the region (Chiefland, Brooksville, and Tampa near 96°F; Lakeland near 95°F; Crystal River and Sarasota near 93°F; Arcadia near 94°F; Sebring and Fort Myers near 92°F). Rain chances are generally 30–60% across the area today, with the highest chances inland and farther south (Sebring near 60%, Lakeland/Arcadia/Chiefland near 50%, coastal and central areas near 30–40%). Activity will be driven by daytime heating and the sea breeze, mainly in the afternoon and early evening. Tampa Weather Forecast Today (Saturday, July 25) Mostly sunny with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms developing this afternoon. High near 92–96°F. Heat index values as high as 105–109°F in some areas. Light winds becoming west around 5–10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts generally less than a quarter inch possible in any storms. Tonight Isolated showers and thunderstorms early, then mostly cloudy. Low around 78–81°F. West to northwest wind 5–10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20–30%. Sunday, July 26 Mostly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms. High near 90–93°F. Heat index values up to 105°. West to northwest wind 5–10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40–50%. Sunday Night Partly to mostly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Low around 78–81°F. West wind 5–10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20% or less.