Tallahassee, FL – A familiar summer pattern of heat and afternoon storms settles over Tallahassee this week, bringing daily rain chances just in time for the Juneteenth holiday and the upcoming weekend. Residents should prepare for sweltering heat index values that could make temperatures feel as hot as 102 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service, the sticky and unstable conditions begin to ramp up Wednesday. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected, mainly after 2 p.m. Otherwise, skies will be mostly sunny with a high near 92 degrees. Winds will remain calm, shifting to a south wind around 5 mph in the afternoon. The persistent heat will create a heat index as high as 101, making outdoor activities feel significantly warmer.
The storm chances decrease slightly for Wednesday night before ramping back up for the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday. There is a 60 percent chance of precipitation, mainly after 2 p.m., under partly sunny skies with a high near 92. This pattern of afternoon showers and thunderstorms is likely to continue into the weekend.
Friday holds a 60 percent chance of storms after 2 p.m. with a high near 94. The weekend forecast shows more of the same, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected both Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Highs will remain consistently in the low to mid-90s. This pattern of pop-up storms will likely extend into the beginning of next week.
Residents should stay aware of changing sky conditions each afternoon and have a plan to seek shelter indoors if thunderstorms develop. Warnings will remain in effect as conditions warrant.
