TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Rain chances briefly return to the Tampa Bay area with a few scattered storms today and Tuesday. It stays hot and muggy the entire week.

Today’s Forecast: Hot With a Few Thunderstorms

Temperatures warm to near 91° this afternoon under mostly sunny skies. Humidity builds back in and increases rain chances to a 40% late this afternoon and evening — especially inland and east of I-75. A few thunderstorms are possible as well. Any downpours that develop will diminish after sunset.

Unfortunately, not everyone will see the rain today.

The Week Ahead: Hot, Slightly Unsettled Pattern

• Tuesday: Still warm, but slightly lower rain chances (20%-30%), with highs near 88°.
• Wednesday–Thursday: Mostly sunny and dry with highs around 89°.
• Friday: Mostly dry with just a 10% sprinkle chance, otherwise partly cloudy and muggy with highs near 87°.
• Weekend:
  • Saturday: A 20% chance of a stray afternoon shower, high of 87°.
  • Sunday: Slightly better rain chances at 30%, with highs near 88°.