NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — WeatherAugust 11, 2026Hillsborough
National Weather Service issues heat advisory for Tampa Bay area
A heat advisory is in effect from noon to 7 p.m. today as heat index values are expected to reach between 105 and 109 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents are advised to complete outdoor activities before noon or after 8 p.m. due to the extreme heat.
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The warns residents of dangerous levels that can cause heat-related illness, affecting outdoor plans and safety for the duration of the advisory.
Key Facts
- A heat advisory is active today from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Heat index values are forecast to reach between 105 and 109 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Actual air temperatures are expected to reach the low to mid-90s.
- Rain coverage is low, estimated at 20% for today.
- Rain chances are expected to drop to 10% for Wednesday and Thursday.
- High temperatures in the mid-90s are expected to persist through the weekend.
- Morning temperatures were in the 70s, with heat index values already reaching the 80s.