Tampa, Florida is bracing for a weeklong hot streak, with the heat index expected to reach as high as 105 degrees on Tuesday. The heat builds immediately, starting tonight, with mostly clear skies and an overnight low dropping to around 79 degrees.
Weeklong Forecast
Tuesday is projected to bring the most oppressive conditions of the week, featuring completely sunny skies and a daytime high near 97 degrees. Light west winds increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon will do little to cool things down, as moisture will drive heat index values as high as 105 degrees.
Midweek introduces a familiar pattern of high temperatures paired with a regular chance of summer storms. Both Wednesday and Thursday will see afternoon highs near 95 degrees, with a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. The upcoming weekend and the start of next week show an identical stretch of high heat and sporadic rain.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.
