Tallahassee, FL – Residents across Tallahassee face a week of steamy afternoons, dangerous heat, and nearly daily thunderstorms, with the highest threat for flooding rain and severe storms arriving Thursday. Outdoor activities and commutes could be upended as heavy downpours, thunder, and possible lightning move in by midweek.
According to the National Weather Service, the most active period begins Wednesday evening and intensifies Thursday, when rain chances surge to 90%. Showers and thunderstorms will continue through the weekend, with high temperatures near 90°F but humidity driving heat index values up to 105°. Calm to light winds will do little to cool conditions, and rainfall totals could reach an inch or more in localized areas. Expect roads like Apalachee Parkway and Monroe Street to see ponding or minor flooding during heavy downpours.
Wednesday starts with a mix of showers and storms, especially after noon, with a continued risk overnight. Thursday will see the most persistent and widespread thunderstorm activity from midday through the night. Friday and Saturday bring scattered storms and muggy conditions, while Sunday offers a slight chance of showers with lingering heat and high humidity.
Drivers are urged to avoid flooded streets and keep phones charged for possible alerts. Cooling centers may open if power outages occur. More advisories are likely if the threat escalates—residents should check for updates through the weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Tallahassee, FL:
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 89°F, heat index to 105°.
- Thursday: Rain and storms likely, up to 1″ possible, high near 88°F.
- Friday: Showers and storms continue, high near 87°F, muggy.
- Saturday: Thunderstorms linger, high near 88°F.
- Sunday: Isolated storms, hot and humid, high near 89°F.
