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Florence Departs U.S. But Rivers Will Rise Further In Carolinas; Heavy Rain Continues In Midwest

Major-to-record river flooding will continue across the Carolinas for days to weeks to come as rainfall from Florence makes its way through area river systems. Meanwhile, a stationary front extending through the Midwest will be a focus for heavy rain with localized flash flooding across the Upper Midwest midweek; severe thunderstorms are also possible in this region. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tampa, Vandenberg Airport (KVDF)

Lat: 28.02°NLon: 82.34°WElev: 16ft.

Fog/Mist

72°F

22°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 20 Sep 4:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lutz FL

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 93 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Isolated
    T-storms

    Low: 75 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 99. East northeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

    High: 91 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 74 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

    High: 90 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Scattered
    T-storms

    Low: 74 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 90 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Isolated
    T-storms

    Low: 74 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Scattered
    T-storms

    High: 91 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 99. East northeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Point Forecast:
Lutz FL
 28.14°N 82.46°W (Elev. 69 ft)
Last Update:
3:09 am EDT Sep 20, 2018
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT Sep 20, 2018-6pm EDT Sep 26, 2018
 
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