Tallahassee, Florida – Heavy rain and lightning could snarl Friday afternoon commutes across the Tallahassee area as summer storms develop between 2 and 5 p.m. Motorists on U.S. 90 and I-10 should expect sudden downpours, low visibility, and standing water during peak travel hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, Friday’s high will reach 92°F before showers and thunderstorms build in during the afternoon. Winds will shift southward, gusting near 10 mph by late day. Rain chances sit at 80%, with locally heavy rainfall possible.
By Friday night, storms will taper off before midnight. Weekend weather won’t offer much relief — Saturday and Sunday bring repeat conditions, with 91°F highs and an 80% chance of thunderstorms each day. Most activity is expected between 2 and 8 p.m. both afternoons.
Residents should avoid non-essential travel during storm windows and secure outdoor items ahead of wind gusts. Lightning risk remains elevated each day through Tuesday. Cooling centers may open if humidity spikes; local updates will follow from Leon County Emergency Management.
Looking Ahead (Thursday, June 26 – Tuesday, July 1):
- Thursday (Today): Partly sunny, high 94°F. Storms likely after 2 p.m. (60%).
- Friday: High 92°F. Thunderstorms likely from 2 to 5 p.m. (80%).
- Saturday: Storms possible after 2 p.m., high near 91°F (80%).
- Sunday: Repeated pattern, highs in low 90s, storms in the afternoon and evening (80%).
- Monday: Showers and thunderstorms, cooler with a high of 88°F (90%).
- Tuesday: Stormy again, high near 86°F, strong rain chances remain (90%).
