I-10 near Tallahassee, Florida – Travel across North Florida and the eastern Panhandle could be affected Sunday as a cold front moves through the region, increasing the chance for showers and isolated thunderstorms along major roadways.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, the winter weather threat has continued to trend downward, with probabilities for wintry precipitation now very low across the forecast area. Forecast models have shifted the system farther north, allowing warmer and more unstable air from the Gulf to move into the Deep South as the front approaches.
As a result, forecasters warn of a low but non-zero risk for isolated strong thunderstorms on Sunday, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours. While widespread severe weather is not expected at this time, storms could produce brief heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and reduced visibility, which may impact travel.
Roadways including Interstate 10, U.S. 319, U.S. 27, and State Road 20 could see slick pavement and slower traffic during heavier downpours. Any storms developing near peak travel times may cause sudden slowdowns, especially on elevated or open stretches of roadway.
The National Weather Service notes that while confidence is high that winter impacts will remain north of the region, details on the thunderstorm threat will become clearer in the coming days. Travelers heading north out of the Tallahassee area may encounter colder or more hazardous conditions beyond the local forecast area.
Drivers are advised to monitor forecast updates, allow extra travel time on Sunday, and be prepared for changing conditions as the front moves through.
Commuters and weekend travelers using I-10 across the Big Bend should remain alert for localized travel disruptions due to storms, even as winter weather concerns diminish locally.
