Severe Thunderstorm, Hail Risk For Florida Panhandle

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, June 25, 2025.

Severe Thunderstorm Timing

According to the National Weather Service Tallahassee, the timing of the severe weather is expected to peak during the afternoon and evening hours.

Stronger storms will be capable of producing:

• Damaging winds capable of impacting power lines and trees.
• Small to medium size hail is possible with stronger storms.
• Frequent lightning strikes that are deadly to people and pets.

Florida Panhandle cities at risk for severe weather include:

• Tallahassee
• Panama City
• Perry
• DeFuniak Springs
• Destin
• Apalachicola

The storms will bring some relief following a heatwave with temperatures in the upper 90s, nearing 100°F.

An increase in showers and thunderstorms is forecast to cool the region to the low 90s by midweek.