Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Rip Current Statement until August 3, 08:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Tampa, Tampa International Airport (KTPA)

Lat: 27.96°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 26ft.

Mostly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	SW 10 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	2 Aug 11:53 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Egypt Lake FL

Today
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Scattered
T-storms
Monday
High: 88 °F
Scattered
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 76 °F
Scattered
Showers
Tuesday
High: 89 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Scattered
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Scattered
T-storms
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then isolated showers between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Scattered showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 92. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 91. Chance of precipitation is 80%.