Severe Thunderstorms, Hard Freeze For Florida Panhandle

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center issued a severe weather outlook for the Eastern Florida Panhandle, Big Bend, and south-central Georgia due to a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of strong to severe thunderstorms on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Severe Thunderstorm Timing

According to the National Weather Service Tallahassee, the timing of the severe weather is expected to peak late this morning and into the afternoon hours.

Stronger storms will be capable of producing:

• Damaging winds with gusts of 40-60 mph capable of impacting power lines and trees.
• Small hail
• Frequent lightning strikes that are deadly to people and pets.

Florida Panhandle

and Big Bend cities at risk for severe weather are:

• Tallahassee
• Marianna
• Apalachicola
• Panama City
• Perry

Temperature Forecast

First Freeze Arriving Monday Night

A potent cold front will usher in the season’s first widespread freeze Monday night, with nearly all inland areas having a 95-100% probability of temperatures below 32°F Tuesday morning. Wind chills will dip into the upper teens to lower 20s, posing risks to people, pets, plants, and pipes. There is a medium chance (40-70%) of a hard freeze (25°F or lower) across inland areas.

Elevated Fire Danger Monday and Tuesday

Elevated fire weather conditions are expected Monday and Tuesday due to low humidity (20-30% each afternoon) and gusty winds (10-20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph on Monday). This will heighten ignition risks across southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, the Florida Panhandle, and Big Bend. Avoid open burns, keep vehicles off dry grass, and refrain from using equipment that causes sparks.