Morning Gulf Coast showers shift inland each afternoon; heat index values keep hitting triple digits.
WHO:Local residents across the Tampa Bay area
WHAT:Typical summer weather pattern with daily morning showers moving inland and dangerous heat index values
WHEN:Jul 5, 2026 at 7:42 PM ET
WHERE:Tampa Bay
WHY:The typical summer pattern is continuing, bringing daily Gulf Coast morning showers that shift inland each afternoon and sustained heat that drives triple-digit heat index values.
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