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North Florida Weather Update: 80°F Warmth Continues Oct 28-30
Tallahassee, FL – Gusty northeast winds will remain a noticeable feature of the weather across Florida's capital region through Monday, Oct. 26, before a stretch of sunny afternoons and temperatures i
By Owen Prescott · 2026-10-25T09:03:10.925Z
Tallahassee, FL – Gusty northeast winds will remain a noticeable feature of the weather across Florida's capital region through Monday, Oct. 26, before a stretch of sunny afternoons and temperatures in the lower 80s carries into the middle of the week. Wind gusts could reach 25 mph Sunday and Monday, creating breezy conditions for outdoor activities and motorists traveling on exposed roadways. By Wednesday, Oct. 28, Tallahassee is expected to reach 81 degrees, with dry weather continuing across the city and surrounding communities.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, Sunday will feature sunny skies, a high near 79 degrees and northeast winds around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Similar conditions are expected Monday, when temperatures reach approximately 80 degrees and northeast winds again gust to 25 mph. The forecast then calls for lighter winds Tuesday, followed by another breezy period Thursday.
Gusty Winds Begin the Week Across Tallahassee The most noticeable near term weather concern is the persistent northeast wind accompanying otherwise favorable conditions. Sunday evening will bring mostly clear skies and temperatures falling to approximately 60 degrees, while northeast winds around 10 mph could continue gusting to 20 mph. Monday's daytime winds are expected to strengthen again, maintaining breezy conditions through the afternoon.
Residents traveling along Interstate 10, U.S. Highway 27 and other exposed routes around Leon County may notice occasional crosswinds, particularly in open areas. Drivers of high profile vehicles should remain attentive when gusts increase. However, the supplied forecast does not indicate road closures, significant travel disruptions or widespread hazardous weather associated with the wind.
By Monday night, winds should ease to around 5 mph as temperatures fall to approximately 56 degrees. Mostly clear skies are expected, allowing a relatively comfortable start to Tuesday. The change marks the beginning of a quieter stretch before breezy conditions return later in the week.
Wednesday Brings Sunshine and Temperatures Near 81 Degrees Wednesday, Oct. 28, will continue the region's warm, dry pattern, with mostly sunny skies and an afternoon high near 81 degrees. The temperature is slightly warmer than Sunday's projected high of 79 degrees, but the overall pattern remains relatively steady rather than signaling a dramatic warmup.
The extended forecast shows no measurable rainfall chances listed for Tallahassee through Wednesday. Tuesday is expected to be sunny with a high near 81 degrees, while Tuesday night brings mostly clear skies and temperatures near 57 degrees. Wednesday night should become partly cloudy, with lows around 62 degrees.
For residents planning outdoor work, school activities or afternoon recreation, the combination of sunshine and lower 80s temperatures offers several opportunities for favorable weather. Although the supplied outlook does not identify significant precipitation, residents should continue monitoring updated forecasts as conditions can change.
Another Breezy Period Expected Thursday Thursday, Oct. 29, is expected to bring mostly sunny skies, an afternoon high near 80 degrees and breezy conditions. The National Weather Service has not specified Thursday's wind speeds in the supplied forecast, so the strength of that later breezy period remains uncertain.
Temperatures should remain mild Thursday night, falling to approximately 61 degrees under mostly clear skies. Friday brings another mostly sunny afternoon with highs near 82 degrees, followed by partly cloudy skies and a low near 62 degrees.
The warm pattern extends into Saturday, Oct. 31, when temperatures could reach approximately 83 degrees under mostly sunny skies. No significant cold outbreak, accumulating precipitation or severe thunderstorm threat is indicated in the supplied Tallahassee forecast through Saturday.
Will the breezy conditions affect your outdoor plans this week, or are you looking forward to another stretch of sunny, 80 degree afternoons?
Five Day Weather Outlook Sunday 10/25: Sunny skies will accompany an afternoon high near 79 degrees, with northeast winds around 15 mph and gusts reaching 25 mph; mostly clear conditions follow Sunday night, with temperatures falling to approximately 60 degrees.
Monday 10/26: Sunshine continues with temperatures reaching approximately 80 degrees, while northeast winds around 15 mph could produce gusts as high as 25 mph; mostly clear skies follow Monday night, with a low near 56 degrees.
Tuesday 10/27: Sunny skies and lighter northeast winds around 10 mph are expected as afternoon temperatures climb to approximately 81 degrees; mostly clear conditions continue Tuesday night, with temperatures falling to around 57 degrees.
Wednesday 10/28: Mostly sunny skies will dominate the afternoon, with temperatures reaching approximately 81 degrees and no precipitation indicated in the supplied forecast; partly cloudy conditions develop Wednesday night, with a low near 62 degrees.
Thursday 10/29: Mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions are expected, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 80 degrees; mostly clear skies follow Thursday night, with temperatures falling to around 61 degrees.
Extended Weather Outlook Friday, Oct. 30, is expected to bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 82 degrees, followed by partly cloudy conditions and a nighttime low around 62 degrees.
Saturday, Oct. 31, should remain mostly sunny, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 83 degrees. The outlook suggests continued warmth for Halloween daytime activities, although an official Saturday night temperature was not included in the supplied forecast.
The broader Weather Prediction Center discussion identifies a slight risk of excessive rainfall in portions of southeastern Florida on Sunday, but that risk is geographically separate from Tallahassee and should not be interpreted as a local flood threat.
A separate six to 10 day outlook was not supplied, so conditions beyond Saturday remain unspecified.