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Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tampa, Tampa International Airport (KTPA)

Lat: 27.96°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 26ft.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 20 Aug 1:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Macdill Air Force Base, Fl. FL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. North northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 81. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 81 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 92 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 81 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 91 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 81 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 90 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 81 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. North northeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 81. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Macdill Air Force Base, Fl. FL
 27.89°N 82.49°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
2:15 am EDT Aug 20, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Aug 20, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 26, 2025
 
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