Tallahassee, FL – Potential Tropical Cyclone #9 is expected to bring severe weather to Florida starting as early as Wednesday night, with impacts expected to continue through the end of the week. The system is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by the time it makes landfall, which could occur along the Florida Gulf Coast by Thursday afternoon or evening.
According to the National Weather Service, residents along the Florida Panhandle, including Apalachicola, Tallahassee, and surrounding areas, should expect deteriorating conditions by Wednesday night, with the heaviest impacts felt on Thursday. Coastal areas may experience significant storm surges early Thursday, while inland areas are expected to see heavy rainfall and strong winds throughout Thursday and Friday.
Flooding could persist in some regions into the weekend as rivers and streams overflow due to the intense rainfall. The highest risk for tornadoes will also occur from Wednesday night into Friday morning.
Florida residents are urged to complete their preparations by Wednesday afternoon, as conditions are likely to become hazardous overnight into Thursday. Evacuations in low-lying areas may also be ordered as the timeline becomes more precise.
