Severe Thunderstorm 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 Saturday, August 2, 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, continuing into Sunday.

Stronger storms will be capable of producing:

• Damaging winds capable of impacting power lines and trees.
• Flash flooding
• Frequent lightning strikes that are deadly to people and pets.

Florida Panhandle cities at risk for severe weather along and north of the I-10 corridor include:

• Tallahassee
• Marianna
• DeFuniak Springs

A pattern shift will bring pockets of heavy rain to the area from Saturday through Monday with isolated flash flooding. Temperatures will be a little cooler due to clouds, storms, and a stalled frontal boundary.