Three cooling centers in Tampa OPENED due to excessive heat

The city of Tampa has opened several cooling centers to assist citizens in staying cool during the weekend’s extreme heat. The centers will be open from 11 a.m. Friday through Sunday at three Parks and Recreation facilities. to 7 p.m. According to the city, the centers will be open to the public and manned by …

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Tampa Weather Today: Second Heat Advisory Issued this Tuesday

A heat advisory is in effect for the Tampa Bay area on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching 112°F at times. When relative humidity is added to the actual temperature, the heat index determines how hot it truly feels. The advisory for Tuesday is the second in a row, following some of the highest heat indices this …

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Tampa Weather Today: Another hot day with possible afternoon showers

July’s first Thursday is another hot day with temps in the mid and upper 90s. With the humidity, it will feel like 105-108 degrees in the Tampa Bay area this afternoon. Due to this temperature rise, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, and Desoto counties are under a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. …

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Tampa Weather Today: New heat advisory issued after record-breaking index

Following record-breaking temperatures for the Fourth of July on Tuesday, the Tampa Bay area is again under a heat advisory on Wednesday. The advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. for the counties listed below: Temperatures will reach the low to mid-90s, while the heat index will reach 110°F at times. Moreover, …

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Tampa Weather Today: Near record heat, with rain showers this week

The near-record heat will last through the first half of the week, with highs in the mid-90s expected across the region. However, rain chances are increasing throughout primarily inland areas, which will aid to keep temperatures a little cooler in rainy locations. Temperatures will rise into the mid-90s this afternoon, with temperatures feeling well beyond …

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