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North Florida Weather Alert: 89° Heat Drops to 70° Oct 15-18
Tallahassee, FL – A noticeable shift toward cooler fall weather is approaching North Florida, with afternoon temperatures expected to drop nearly 20 degrees between Thursday and Sunday. After highs ne
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-10-15T07:48:41.222Z
Tallahassee, FL – A noticeable shift toward cooler fall weather is approaching North Florida, with afternoon temperatures expected to drop nearly 20 degrees between Thursday and Sunday. After highs near 90 degrees close out the workweek, Tallahassee is forecast to experience breezy conditions, cooler afternoons and nighttime temperatures falling into the middle 50s. The change could bring welcome relief from the heat while giving residents across Leon County and the surrounding Tallahassee area a distinctly different weekend weather experience.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, temperatures are expected to reach 89 degrees Thursday, Oct. 15, and 88 degrees Friday before dropping to 72 degrees Saturday and 70 degrees Sunday. That represents a 19 degree decline in forecast afternoon highs from Thursday to Sunday, although the cooling will unfold gradually over several days rather than through a sudden temperature collapse.
Sunday Brings the Biggest Weekend Temperature Change Sunday, Oct. 18, is expected to deliver one of the coolest afternoons in the available forecast, with sunshine, breezy conditions and a high near 70 degrees. Saturday will begin the transition, bringing mostly sunny skies and an afternoon high around 72 degrees. The weekend temperatures contrast sharply with the upper 80s expected Thursday and Friday, signaling a meaningful change in the local weather pattern.
Nighttime temperatures will also fall as cooler conditions settle into the region. Saturday night's low is expected to reach approximately 54 degrees, followed by a low near 55 degrees Sunday night. Those readings could make early morning and evening activities feel considerably cooler than recent afternoons, particularly for residents accustomed to the warmth expected earlier in the week.
Morning Fog Could Affect Early Travel Before the Cooldown Before the weekend cooling arrives, patchy fog is expected to develop during the early morning hours Thursday and Friday. The National Weather Service anticipates fog before 9 a.m. Thursday, with similar conditions possible Friday morning. Sunshine should return after the fog dissipates, allowing temperatures to climb into the upper 80s.
Drivers traveling Interstate 10, U.S. Highway 27 and other major routes around Tallahassee should remain attentive to changing visibility during the early morning hours. Fog can develop unevenly, creating areas of reduced visibility even when nearby roads remain clear. Motorists encountering thicker fog should reduce speed, increase following distance and use low beam headlights.
Friday night brings another transition as winds shift toward the north northwest, reaching 10 to 15 mph after midnight. The forecast then calls for breezy weather Saturday and Sunday, although specific weekend wind gust speeds were not provided. Residents planning outdoor activities may notice the combination of lower temperatures and increasing wind, especially in open areas.
Cooler Weather Continues Into Early Next Week The cooler pattern is expected to extend into Monday, Oct. 19, when sunshine and breezy conditions accompany an afternoon high near 75 degrees. Temperatures should then begin recovering, reaching approximately 79 degrees Tuesday and 80 degrees Wednesday.
The supplied forecast contains no precipitation chances or thunderstorm threats for the period through Wednesday. Instead, sunshine and mostly clear nighttime conditions dominate the outlook, providing a generally favorable stretch for outdoor activities once morning fog concerns diminish.
For North Florida residents, the most noticeable change will be the transition from near 90 degree afternoons to highs around 70 degrees by Sunday, followed by comfortably cool evenings.
Will the cooler weekend temperatures have you spending more time outdoors?
Five Day Weather Outlook Thursday 10/15: Patchy fog before 9 a.m. gives way to sunshine, with an afternoon high near 89 degrees and calm winds. Thursday night turns mostly clear before patchy fog develops after 3 a.m., with a low near 67.
Friday 10/16: Patchy morning fog clears before mostly sunny skies return, bringing a high near 88 degrees. Friday night becomes partly cloudy with a low near 63, while north northwest winds increase to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Saturday 10/17: Mostly sunny and breezy conditions arrive as afternoon temperatures reach approximately 72 degrees, considerably cooler than the previous two days. Saturday night becomes mostly clear, with temperatures falling to around 54 degrees.
Sunday 10/18: Sunshine continues with breezy conditions and a high near 70 degrees, marking the coolest afternoon of the five day outlook. Mostly clear skies are expected Sunday night, with temperatures dropping to approximately 55 degrees.
Monday 10/19: Sunny and breezy weather continues as afternoon temperatures recover slightly to near 75 degrees. Mostly clear conditions are expected Monday night, with a low around 58 degrees.
Extended Weather Outlook Tuesday, Oct. 20, is expected to bring sunshine and an afternoon high near 79 degrees, followed by mostly clear skies and a nighttime low around 59 degrees.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, continues the warming trend with sunshine and a high near 80 degrees. The available National Weather Service forecast does not identify any significant rainfall or storm threats through Wednesday.