Event Brief
Storms along Tampa Bay coast, pushing inland
Filed: Jul 02, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Summary: Showers and thunderstorms continue through the holiday weekend; heat index may top 100° each afternoon.
WHO: Local residents and commuters
WHAT: Daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms, starting along the coast and moving inland through the evening
WHEN: Jul 02, 2026 at 4:59 AM ET
WHERE: Tampa Bay coast
WHY: Cause not yet established.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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