Workweek Weather: Storms Likely

The workweek kicked off with sunshine and blue skies throughout much of the Tampa Bay area, but forecasters say residents may want to prepare for a little rain.

According to the National Weather Service, scattered thunderstorms and showers are possible daily this week with highs expected to be a bit cooler as a result. Here’s a look at the forecast for the days ahead:

Monday

• High temperature – Low 90s in much of the Bay area
• Low temperature – Upper 70s
• Rain chances – About 30 percent in the day and evening hours

Tuesday

• High temperature – Around 90 in much of the Bay area
• Low temperature – Upper 70s
• Rain chances – About 50 percent in the daytime hours and 30 percent overnight

Wednesday

• High temperature – Upper 80s to low 90s
• Low temperature – Upper 70s to low 80s
• Rain chances - About 40 percent in the daytime hours and 30 percent overnight

Thursday

• High temperature – Low 90s
• Low temperature – Upper 70s to low 80s
• Rain chances – About 40 percent during the day and 30 percent overnight

Friday

• High temperature – Low 90s
• Low temperature – Upper 70s to low 80s
• Rain chances – About 50 percent

Forecasters warned that scattered thunderstorms that develop throughout the week may produce strong, gusty winds, small hail, locally heavy rainfall and frequent lightning strikes.

For an extended forecast in your part of the Bay area, visit your local Patch’s homepage.

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