Tallahassee, Florida – Severe thunderstorms could impact areas along Interstate 10 Sunday morning into the afternoon, with wind gusts up to 70 mph and isolated tornadoes possible.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, the severe weather risk has been upgraded to a Level 2 out of 5, or Slight Risk, for portions of the eastern Florida Panhandle, the Florida Big Bend and parts of south-central Georgia.
Forecasters say a squall line is expected to move through the region Sunday morning into early afternoon. The main threats include isolated to scattered damaging wind gusts between 50 and 70 mph. A few tornadoes are also possible, particularly within stronger embedded storms.
A Level 1 (Marginal) risk remains in place for southeast Alabama, the western Florida Panhandle and northern Georgia.
Communities including Tallahassee, Panama City, Thomasville and Valdosta fall within the outlined risk areas. Travel along I-10, U.S. Highway 231 and U.S. Highway 19 may be affected during periods of heavy rain and strong wind gusts.
Storm timing may vary slightly by location, but the primary window for impacts is expected from mid-morning through early afternoon Sunday.
Drivers, churchgoers and weekend travelers across Leon, Bay and surrounding counties are encouraged to monitor forecast updates and have multiple ways to receive warnings.
The National Weather Service urges residents to review severe weather safety plans ahead of Sunday’s storms.
