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.

A Few Clouds

80°F

27°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 19 Aug 10:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Odessa FL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 78. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am.  Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 78. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 92 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 78 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 92 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 78 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Odessa FL
 28.16°N 82.62°W (Elev. 33 ft)
2:17 pm EDT Aug 19, 2025
11pm EDT Aug 19, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 26, 2025
 
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