Workweek Weather: Scattered Thunderstorms in the Cards

Tampa Bay area residents hoping for sunshine and blue skies as the workweek kicks off are likely to have their wishes granted, but that doesn’t mean some rain won’t fall.

The National Weather Service is forecasting a typical summertime pattern throughout the Tampa Bay area with scattered thunderstorm chances on tap each afternoon. Here’s the breakdown of what to expect throughout the region this week:

Monday

• High – Mid-90s
• Low – Upper 70s
• Scattered thunderstorm chances around 30 percent

Tuesday

• High – Low- to mid-90s
• Low – Mid-70s
• Scattered thunderstorm chances around 30 percent

Wednesday

• High – Low 90s
• Low – Upper 70s
• Scattered thunderstorm chances around 30 percent

Thursday

• High – Around 90
• Low – Upper 70s
• Scattered thunderstorm chances around 30 percent

Friday

• High – Around 90
• Low – Upper 70s
• Scattered thunderstorm chances around 30 percent

Overnight storm chances rise to about 40 percent on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Forecasters warn that storms that develop could produce strong winds, locally heavy rains and frequent lightning strikes. For an extended forecast for your neighborhood, check out your Patch homepage.

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