Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tampa, Vandenberg Airport (KVDF)

Lat: 28.02°NLon: 82.34°WElev: 16ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.97 in
Dewpoint	79°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	17 Aug 8:15 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW East Lake-Orient Park FL

Today
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Heavy Rain
then Partly
Cloudy
Monday
High: 94 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 76 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 94 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 94 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 77. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. High near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Low around 76. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. North wind 3 to 8 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 70%.