Tallahassee, Fla. – Drivers along I-10 and Capital Circle should prepare now for wind gusts up to 70 mph as a line of severe storms sweeps across the Florida Big Bend between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, creating the risk of downed trees and sudden lane blockages during peak travel hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, a Level 2 out of 5 slight risk for severe weather covers the Florida Panhandle, the Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and much of southwest Georgia through Sunday afternoon. The most likely timing for Tallahassee and areas along US-27 and Apalachee Parkway is between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Eastern, with storms exiting the Suwannee Valley by 4 p.m. Eastern. Damaging wind gusts between 50 and 70 mph and a few tornadoes remain the primary threats.
A separate Wind Advisory runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern for the Florida Big Bend and parts of southwest Georgia, including Thomasville and Valdosta, where sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph could cause spotty power outages. High-profile vehicles on I-75 near Valdosta and along US-98 toward Perry may experience difficult driving conditions.
Residents should secure loose outdoor objects, charge electronic devices and avoid unnecessary travel during the strongest storms. Beachgoers along Apalachee Bay also face a high risk of rip currents and rough surf through Sunday evening.
Conditions will gradually improve after 6 p.m., but additional warnings may be issued if storms redevelop. Monitor alerts closely throughout the day.
