Event Brief
Record heat to hit Florida, then rain, then dry air
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: Early Sunday showers may reach Tampa Bay for relief, followed by drier air after the rain.
WHO: Residents across Central Florida, including the Tampa Bay area
WHAT: Record heat followed by showers and then a stretch of drier air
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 10:10 AM ET
WHERE: Tampa Bay area, Central Florida
WHY: A weather pattern brings showers into Central Florida, including Tampa Bay, after a period of record heat, then transitions to drier air.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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