Tampa Heat Index Today
Updated planning preview · 7:00 PM forecast from WeatherAPI
Heat index
97°F
High
Reduce prolonged exertion and plan extra recovery.
Temperature
88°F
Humidity
61%
Estimated WBGT
28.9°C
UV index
0.2
Best outdoor window
7:00 PM–10:00 AM
Lowest combined heat and UV load in the available hourly preview.
Hourly heat risk
WBGT values are labeled as modeled estimates until a provider supplies measured readings.
| Time | Temperature | Heat index | Estimated WBGT | UV | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 PM | 88°F | 97°F | 28.9°C | 0.2 | High |
| 8 AM | 84°F | 88°F | 26.9°C | 0.2 | Moderate |
| 10 AM | 88°F | 93°F | 27.9°C | 3.5 | High |
| 12 PM | 91°F | 97°F | 28.6°C | 8.7 | High |
| 2 PM | 93°F | 100°F | 29.4°C | 10.3 | High |
| 4 PM | 93°F | 100°F | 29.4°C | 6.2 | High |
| 6 PM | 91°F | 97°F | 28.8°C | 1.4 | High |
| 8 PM | 88°F | 94°F | 28.2°C | 0.0 | High |
Today's outlook
In Tampa, the highest modeled heat burden in this preview occurs around 8:00 PM. The recommended window is selected from the lowest combined risk score, temperature, and UV—not from generic city copy.
Three-day forecast
Thursday
Heat index up to 108°F
93° / 76°
Very highFriday
Heat index up to 100°F
94° / 77°
HighSaturday
Heat index up to 99°F
92° / 84°
HighToday in Tampa
What changes across the day
Based on the available hourly WeatherAPI forecast
Peak heat index
100°F at 4:00 PM
The preview low is 88°F around 8:00 AM.
Feels-like difference
8°F above air temp
Current humidity is 61%, one input that changes evaporative cooling.
Peak UV
10.3 at 2:00 PM
UV and heat are separate hazards; the lowest-heat hour may still need sun protection.
Tomorrow's direction
7°F cooler tomorrow
Today's forecast range is 76–93°F.
Where these numbers come from
WeatherAPI supplies the forecast. HeatGuard calculates heat-index risk and models WBGT from forecast temperature, humidity and a daytime solar allowance. Modeled WBGT is not an on-site globe-thermometer reading.
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