Tallahassee, Florida – Brief but drenching downpours return Tuesday, tightening over Leon County during the midday commute. Expect lightning and quick ponding on busy lanes.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday, mainly 2–3 p.m., with a 60% chance. High reaches near 90°, but it feels like 99°. Southeast winds shift south through the afternoon.
Drivers should plan extra time on I‑10, US‑27, and Apalachee Parkway. Brief heavy rain can reduce visibility and flood low spots.
Tuesday evening turns partly cloudy and calm. Heat builds again Wednesday. The NWS calls for storms likely after 11 a.m., with a high near 92°. Keep hydration handy and reschedule outdoor work away from peak heating.
Thursday trends mostly sunny with a smaller storm chance after 11 a.m. Temperatures rise near 93°. Friday looks hotter, near 95°, with only a slight afternoon chance. Saturday brings a broader 50% chance of storms and a high near 96°.
Threats persist midweek, and more advisories could follow. Watch NWS Tallahassee and FDOT updates for timing tweaks and any new alerts. We’ll watch trends into the weekend and flag early‑next‑week changes in our next update.
5‑Day Planner (Tue, Aug. 12 – Sat, Aug. 16)
• Tue 8/12: High 90° (feels 99°). Storms likely 2–3 p.m. (60%). Low 75°
• Wed 8/13: High 92°. Storms likely after 11 a.m. (60%); clearing by evening. Low 76°
• Thu 8/14: High 93°. Chance after 11 a.m. (30%). Low 76°
• Fri 8/15: High 95°. Slight chance after 2 p.m. (20%). Low 77°
• Sat 8/16: High 96°. Storm chance (50%). Low 77°
