Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tampa, Tampa International Airport (KTPA)

Lat: 27.96°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 26ft.

A Few Clouds

88°F

31°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	W 10 mph
Barometer	29.81 in (1009.5 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	20 Aug 7:53 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Tampa FL

Tonight
Low: 82 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 81 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 91 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 81 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Showers then
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 81 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Showers then
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 81 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 82. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 81. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Low around 81. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 90. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Low around 81. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 90. West southwest wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Low around 81. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Tuesday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 78.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.