TALLAHASSEE, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center issued a severe weather outlook for the Florida Panhandle and Florida Big Bend due to a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) of strong to severe thunderstorms on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. [caption id="attachment_7649" align="aligncenter" width="680"] National Weather Service Tallahassee Severe Weather Forecast for Florida Panhandle May 21, 2025.[/caption] According to the National Weather Service Tallahassee, a broken line of showers and thunderstorms ahead of a cold front will move from northwest to southeast this morning into this evening. The primary hazards are gusty (locally damaging) winds and small to medium size hail. A brief tornado or two can't be ruled out. Heavy rain may also lead to minor poor drainage flooding. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="600"] National Weather Service Tallahassee radar loop for the Florida Panhandle[/caption] The greatest chance for severe weather is along the I-10 corridor. Florida Panhandle cities at risk for severe weather include: Tallahassee Panama City Perry DeFuniak Springs Destin Apalachicola The rain and cloud coverage will bring some much needed relief to the Florida Panhandle from the excessive heat this week. [caption id="attachment_7618" align="aligncenter" width="965"] National Weather Service forecast map showing the warmest heat index across Florida on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.[/caption] Heat indices across the Florida Panhandle will drop from the high 90s on Wednesday to high 80s on Thursday. [caption id="attachment_7619" align="aligncenter" width="965"] National Weather Service forecast map showing the warmest heat index across Florida on Thursday, May 22, 2025.[/caption]