Tallahassee, FL – A powerful spring storm system is expected to bring severe weather across the Florida Panhandle, Southeast Alabama, and Southwest Georgia through early Monday morning, with damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and heavy rainfall anticipated.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, the first round of storms is expected to develop late Sunday afternoon and continue overnight as a cold front pushes through the region. Wind gusts of 30–35 mph are forecast outside of thunderstorms, with some areas seeing stronger localized gusts during storm activity.
Severe weather threats include damaging wind gusts and a few brief tornadoes, with the highest risk concentrated across Panama City, Dothan, Albany, and into the Florida Big Bend. The storm threat is set to increase again after 8 a.m. Monday, continuing into the afternoon.
Rainfall amounts will generally range from 1 to 2 inches, though localized areas in southeast Alabama could receive up to 5 inches. Flooding is not expected to be widespread, but residents should monitor low-lying areas.
Residents are advised to secure outdoor items, avoid unnecessary travel during storm periods, and stay informed via NOAA Weather Radio or local alerts. The severe threat should gradually decrease by late Monday.
