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KEY MESSAGES

- Warm and humid conditions will continue with numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms each day through the upcoming week.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 316 AM EDT Sun Aug 30 2026

The active, rainy pattern continues over the area today and into next week. Showers and storms will develop inland in the early afternoon. Easterly flow will push showers and storms towards the west coast, then out over the Gulf in the late afternoon/evening. Main hazards will continue to be locally heavy rainfall that could lead to localized flooding in urban areas or areas with poor drainage. Frequent lightning and gusty winds could also be present in any storm that develops. Otherwise, conditions will be warm and humid with highs in the low 90s. The forecast remains on repeat through the end of the week.

AVIATION

(06Z TAFS) Issued at 316 AM EDT Sun Aug 30 2026

VFR conditions expected through the morning. Showers and storms begin to develop over the interior this afternoon then move towards the west coast in the late afternoon/evening. Periods of MVFR to IFR conditions possible with passing showers and storms. Conditions clear later in the evening.

MARINE

Issued at 316 AM EDT Sun Aug 30 2026

Light, easterly flow continues through the week as high pressure lingers. Storms are expected to move over the waters in the evening, brining localized elevated winds and seas as well as frequent lightning.

FIRE WEATHER

Issued at 316 AM EDT Sun Aug 30 2026

Fire weather concerns remain minimal as ample moisture remains over the area. Showers and storms are expected each day through the week.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

TPA 90 76 89 77 / 70 60 60 30 FMY 91 76 91 76 / 70 40 80 30 GIF 91 75 90 75 / 70 30 70 10 SRQ 91 75 90 75 / 70 40 70 40 BKV 91 72 90 72 / 70 50 70 20 SPG 89 77 88 78 / 70 50 60 40

TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

FL...None. Gulf waters...None.