TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Showers and thunderstorms are set to hit the Tallahassee area Friday, bringing a wet and stormy end to the workweek before skies clear in time for Sunday. Heavy downpours and possible lightning may slow the morning commute and linger into the afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, rain chances climb to 70% Friday, with storms most likely after 2 p.m. Temperatures will top out near 83 degrees, with patchy fog possible in the early morning hours. By Saturday, storm chances remain, but rainfall is expected to taper off by evening.
Drivers across Leon County should be prepared for reduced visibility, slick roadways, and possible minor flooding during heavier showers. Outdoor events may face delays or cancellations, especially Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Winds will remain light, shifting from calm to southerly at about 5 mph.
Conditions improve significantly by Sunday, when sunshine and highs in the upper 80s return to the region. Early next week looks dry and warm, with clear skies expected to last through at least Wednesday.
Residents are advised to monitor updates and use caution if traveling during thunderstorms.
Five Day Forecast for Tallahassee, FL:
- Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 83.
- Saturday: Slight chance of storms early, high near 86.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 88.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 87 with a late-day storm chance.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 88.
