Severe Thunderstorm, Large 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 Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of strong to severe thunderstorms on Sunday and Monday, June 8-9, 2025.

Severe Thunderstorms Sunday and Monday

According to the National Weather Service Tallahassee, the timing is expected to be in a broad window from Sunday afternoon into Sunday night.

“We’re watching storms well off to our northwest moving southeast into southwest Georgia and southern Alabama,” NWS Tallahassee posted on X.

“These storms, and additional development later this morning into the afternoon, could serve as a focus for severe weather today.”

The greatest potential for these hazards is across portions of southwest Georgia and southeast Alabama, although some activity could move into Florida Panhandle and Big Bend. Activity could linger well into the nighttime hours as well.

Stronger storms will be capable of producing:

• Damaging winds (40-60 mph), capable of impacting power lines and trees.
• Large Hail around quarter size is possible with stronger storms.

Florida Panhandle cities at risk for severe weather include:

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

The wetter pattern continues later this weekend as rain chances rise and persist into much of next week. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches possible with isolated locations possibly getting up to 4-6 by next week.

What Damage Can Large Hail Do?

Hailstones the size of quarters or larger can:

• Dent vehicles and damage roofs.
• Shatter windows.
• Pose deadly risks to animals and people.

Hail can fall at speeds exceeding 100 mph, amplifying its destructive potential. Learn more about hail dangers here.