TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Bay is heating up! temperatures over the next few days are flirting with record highs as we head into the middle and end of the week. While the air remains relatively dry, the heat is building. Some much-needed rain may return early next week.
Tuesday: Partly Sunny, Warm, and Dry
It’s a warm and dry Tuesday across the Tampa Bay Area. Morning temps quickly rise through the 80s, with a high near 89°. Humidity stays manageable, and skies remain partly sunny with light winds out of the southeast, shifting westerly at 5–10 mph.
Record Heat Possible Mid-Week
We’re entering record-challenging territory:
- Wednesday: Forecast high of 90°, record is 91°
- Thursday: Forecast high of 92°, record is 90°
- Friday: Forecast high of 92°, record is 93°
This stretch will feel more like early summer than late April.
Extended Forecast: Summer Preview
- Wednesday–Friday: Sunshine dominates with highs in the low 90s and only a 10% chance of a stray shower midweek.
- Saturday–Sunday: A few clouds return, but temps hold steady around 91°. Sunday brings a 10% chance of a pop-up shower.
- Monday–Tuesday: A slight pattern shift brings back a 30% rain chance Monday, dropping slightly to 20% Tuesday, along with highs near 90°.
🌡 Bottom line:
It’s a hot and sunny stretch with record-challenging highs and only minor rain chances until early next week. Stay hydrated and sunscreen up!
