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NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Local NewsAugust 20, 2026Hillsborough

National Weather Service issues heat advisory for Hillsborough County

A heat advisory is in effect for the Tampa area as feels-like temperatures are expected to rise significantly throughout the morning. Residents should expect humid conditions and potential scattered, gusty thunderstorms following overnight storms.

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Why It Matters

The indicates that residents face an increased risk of heat-related illness due to high humidity and rising temperatures.

Key Facts

  • A heat advisory is in effect for the morning hours.
  • Feels-like temperatures are expected to rise quickly throughout the morning.
  • Scattered, gusty thunderstorms are possible in coastal counties during the late morning.
  • The area experienced loud coastal thunderstorms overnight.

Who's Mentioned

locationTampa“Primary location for the weather forecast.”locationHillsborough County“Jurisdiction covered by the advisory”locationI-4“Geographic reference point for rain distribution.”organizationWFLA“News outlet reporting the weather”