TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- We’re wrapping up the workweek with sunshine and warmth across the Tampa Bay area. Afternoon highs top out near 89. Rain chances remain low today at just 10%, mainly for isolated inland showers this evening.

Weekend Outlook

Heading into the weekend, the pattern begins to shift. Saturday brings a slightly muggier feel, with highs reaching 88°. Expect a mix of sun and clouds through the day and a 20% chance of isolated showers popping up inland during the afternoon and drifting toward Orlando.

By Sunday, we’ll see more cloud cover and slightly better chances for showers. Temperatures stay warm, with a high near 86°, but there’s a 30% rain chance during the morning and late afternoon. The east coast and inland areas like Lake Wales, Sebring, and Lakeland have a better chance of seeing showers.

Looking Ahead

The new week starts off with a slightly unsettled pattern with a 30-40% chance of showers and storms on Monday, but it turns drier again by Tuesday. Temperatures climb into the low 90s midweek, with plenty of sunshine and just a stray shower chance each day. Morning lows remain seasonably mild in the low to mid-70s.

Keep checking back with Max Defender 8 for updates as we continue to track rain trends through the weekend and into the start of next week. Forecast models are not in great agreement on the rain we could see Sunday into Monday.