TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Storm chances are set to increase this weekend in North Florida, with thunderstorms possible from Saturday afternoon through early next week. While most of Friday will be warm and quiet, outdoor plans may be interrupted by repeated rounds of showers and storms beginning late Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, isolated storms could develop after 2 p.m. Saturday, with a higher likelihood overnight into Sunday. The most active period is expected Sunday into Sunday night, when widespread thunderstorms could bring heavy downpours, lightning, and gusty winds. Rain and storms may continue into Monday, with another round possible Tuesday before conditions ease midweek.
East winds will stay breezy through Friday, gusting up to 25 mph, which may affect boating and high-profile vehicles along I-10 and US-319. The risk of thunderstorms increases travel hazards on major routes, with ponding on roads possible in heavier downpours. Power flickers and short-term outages cannot be ruled out in Leon, Gadsden, and Jefferson counties during stronger storms.
Residents are urged to stay alert to changing conditions, especially if attending outdoor football games, festivals, or traveling across North Florida this weekend. NWS officials recommend securing outdoor items, checking drainage around homes, and avoiding driving through flooded intersections.
Five-Day Forecast for Tallahassee, FL:
Fri: 84/68 – Mostly sunny; breezy east winds, gusts up to 25 mph.
Sat: 83/71 – Partly sunny; 30% chance of storms after 2 p.m.
Sun: 82/71 – Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly midday into evening.
Mon: 85/70 – Scattered thunderstorms developing after 2 p.m.
Tue: 87/70 – Chance of storms; partly sunny and humid.
