TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Afternoon storms are set to build across the Florida Panhandle today, bringing lightning, heavy downpours, and dangerous heat conditions that could affect outdoor activities and evening travel. Highs will reach the lower 90s, but humidity will push the heat index as high as 102 before storms arrive.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, thunderstorms are most likely between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. today, with chances remaining high through Friday night. Gusty winds and frequent lightning will be possible with stronger cells, while rainfall totals could exceed half an inch in spots.
Storm chances remain elevated through the weekend, with Saturday and Sunday both bringing afternoon thunderstorms and highs in the upper 80s. Brief heavy rain may cause ponding on roadways, especially along I-10 and Highway 27 through Leon and Gadsden counties. Outdoor events and evening commutes may see interruptions.
Residents are urged to stay indoors during lightning, avoid flooded roads, and limit outdoor exertion during peak heat. The unsettled pattern looks to persist into early next week, keeping rain and thunder chances in place.
Five Day Forecast for Tallahassee, FL:
- Friday: Thunderstorms likely, high near 91. Low around 74.
- Saturday: Thunderstorms likely, high near 88. Low around 74.
- Sunday: Thunderstorms likely, high near 88. Low around 73.
- Monday: Mostly sunny with a chance of storms, high near 91. Low around 71.
- Tuesday: Mostly clear skies, high near 91. Low around 69.
