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 [caption id="attachment_8276" align="aligncenter" width="725"] National Weather Service Tallahassee Severe Weather Forecast for Florida Panhandle Saturday, August 2, 2025.[/caption] 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. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="600"] National Weather Service Tallahassee radar loop for the Florida Panhandle[/caption] Florida Panhandle cities at risk for severe weather along and north of the I-10 corridor include: Tallahassee Marianna DeFuniak Springs [caption id="attachment_8535" align="aligncenter" width="725"] National Weather Service Tallahassee Temperature and Rain Forecast[/caption] 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.