Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Nowcast as of 6:38 PM EDT on July 31, 2010
Now
A few thunderstorms were developing over areas around Fort Lonesome...Boyette and Bradley Junction. Little movement was shown. Heavy rain...strong gusty winds and dangerous lightning will occur with these storms.
Forecast for Hillsborough
Updated: 3:53 PM EDT on July 31, 2010
Heat advisory in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening...
Tonight
Partly cloudy until midnight then clearing. Isolated thunderstorms in the evening and late. Lows in the lower 80s near the coast and in the upper 70s inland. Southwest winds around 5 mph shifting to the south late in the night. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday
Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms in the morning...then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s near the coast and in the mid 90s inland. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Highest heat index readings around 110 in the afternoon.
Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Scattered thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 80 near the coast and in the mid 70s inland. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny. Isolated thunderstorms in the morning...then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s near the coast and in the mid 90s inland. Northeast winds around 5 mph shifting to the northwest late in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index readings 102 to 107.
Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Scattered thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 80 near the coast and in the mid 70s inland. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday through Saturday
Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms each afternoon and evening. Highs in the lower 90s near the coast and in the mid 90s inland. Lows around 80 near the coast and in the mid 70s inland. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index readings 101 to 106.
... Heat advisory in effect from noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening...
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay area - Ruskin FL has issued a heat advisory... which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening.
Temperatures climbing into the mid 90s combined with high humidity values will create dangerous heat indices in the 105 to 110 degree range this afternoon.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A heat advisory is issued when the heat index... a measure of how it feels when temperature and humidity are combined... exceeds 105 for 3 hours or more during the day... and observed nighttime temperatures remain above 80 degrees... for two consecutive days or more.
Do not leave children or pets in locked vehicles! Temperatures can rise above 130 degrees in minutes... quickly increasing the chance for heat stroke and possible death. If you must be outdoors... try to do so during the early morning or evening. Drink plenty of water... especially before you get thirsty. Try to remain in air conditioned or well ventilated buildings.
Record Report
Statement as of 7:03 PM EDT on July 30, 2010
... High minimum temperature record set at Lakeland today...
The low temperature at Lakeland was 77 degrees today. This breaks the old high minimum temperature of 76 degrees which was set back in 1999.
