Tallahassee, FL – Residents across the Florida Panhandle, southern Georgia, and southeastern Alabama should prepare for severe weather beginning Saturday afternoon and continuing into Sunday morning. Storms could bring damaging winds, hail, and the potential for isolated tornadoes.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, storms are expected to develop after 12 p.m. ET on Thursday, with a marginal risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe weather. Hail up to quarter-size and wind gusts between 40-60 mph are possible. The tornado risk remains low but cannot be ruled out.
By Saturday evening, the threat escalates to a slight-to-enhanced risk (Levels 2-3 of 5), with a squall line expected to develop and move through the region overnight. This system could produce scattered to numerous severe storms, primarily affecting the Florida Panhandle and extending into southern Georgia. The exact timing and location of the strongest storms remain uncertain, but wind damage and isolated tornadoes are possible.
The severe weather risk continues into Sunday as storms push eastward into northern Florida and southern Georgia. The primary concerns remain strong winds and large hail, with an ongoing slight risk (Level 2 of 5).
Residents should stay informed through official weather updates and review their severe weather safety plans, particularly for overnight storms. Ensure multiple ways to receive weather warnings, as conditions may change rapidly.
