TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Sunshine dominates Friday in North Florida, but residents should prepare for storm chances returning by late Sunday. Roads could become slick by Sunday evening as showers and thunderstorms push across Leon County.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, Friday will stay mostly sunny with highs near 94 degrees. Calm winds shift northeast at 5 mph during the afternoon. Friday night brings mostly clear skies and lows near 72, setting up perfect conditions for high school football and evening events.
Saturday remains hot and mostly sunny, with highs again near 94. Clouds begin to build Saturday night, dropping temperatures into the low 70s. The first chance for rain comes Sunday afternoon, with a 20% risk of storms before 8 p.m. That risk grows into Monday, when a 40% chance of thunderstorms could affect travel along I-10 and local roadways during the evening commute.
By midweek, storm chances continue each afternoon, keeping humidity levels high and daily highs hovering near 90. Commuters and residents are urged to keep umbrellas handy and allow extra travel time during evening showers. Outdoor plans, including tailgates or Sunday family outings, should account for pop-up thunderstorms.
Warnings may be issued if stronger storms develop. Residents should monitor updates from the National Weather Service through the weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for Tallahassee, Florida
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 94, low 73.
- Sunday: Sunny early, 20% chance of storms late. High 94, low 71.
- Monday: 40% chance of storms after 2 p.m. High 90, low 71.
- Tuesday: 30% chance of storms, partly sunny. High 88, low 70.
- Wednesday: 30% chance of storms, partly cloudy. High 88, low 70.
