Tallahassee, Florida – After nearly three rainless weeks, much of the Florida Panhandle and southern Georgia face rapidly intensifying drought conditions and a growing wildfire threat heading into the weekend. In cities like Tallahassee, Marianna, and Valdosta, the last measurable rainfall fell in late August—now more than 19 days ago.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, isolated showers with limited rainfall are possible through this evening in the Alabama Wiregrass and parts of southern Georgia, including Dothan and Albany, but odds remain below 25%. Most of the region, including Panama City and Cross City, has less than a 15% chance of rain through Monday, prolonging an already dangerous dry spell.
So far this month, Albany, Georgia has only recorded 0.02 inches of rain, while Tallahassee and surrounding areas have seen none. With high temperatures climbing into the mid-90s and humidity levels dropping, fire weather conditions are expected to worsen daily.
Residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning, secure ignition sources, and monitor local advisories. Fire departments in the region are already responding to an uptick in brush fires. A more meaningful chance of rain may not arrive until early next week, with slightly improved precipitation chances—25% or less—by Tuesday or Wednesday.
Five Day Forecast for Tallahassee, Florida:
- Thursday: High 92°F, <15% rain chance
- Friday: High 93°F, 5% rain chance
- Saturday: High 91°F, 5% rain chance
- Sunday: High 90°F, 15% rain chance
- Monday: High 91°F, 20% rain chance
