Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and hail will be possible today from Michigan into the Lower Great Lakes region. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tampa, Vandenberg Airport (KVDF)

Lat: 28.02°NLon: 82.34°WElev: 16ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 21 Jun 2:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Lutz FL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 98. Light east wind.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light east wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm.  Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 73 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. East wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 95 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. East wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 98. Light east wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light east wind.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. East wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Lutz FL
 28.17°N 82.44°W (Elev. 59 ft)
2:16 pm EDT Jun 21, 2025
2pm EDT Jun 21, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 27, 2025
 
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