National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Outlook for Florida March 16, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center issued a severe weather outlook for Southeast Alabama, Southwest Georgia, the Florida Panhandle, and Big Bend due to an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) of strong to severe thunderstorms on Monday, March 16, 2026.
According to the National Weather Service Tallahassee, a line of strong to severe storms is moving across southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, the Florida Panhandle, and Big Bend this morning, with ongoing impacts into the afternoon. A Tornado Watch is in effect for parts of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina until 2 PM EDT.
The primary hazards are damaging wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph, a few tornadoes (some potentially strong), and hail up to 1 inch. As of 9:17 AM EDT, multiple Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are active, including for areas like Woodville, Monticello, Crawfordville, and Port Saint Joe, with a recent Tornado Warning issued for Sopchoppy and nearby areas until 8:15 AM EDT.
The greatest chance for severe weather is across southeast Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. Cities at risk for severe weather include:
Secure loose outdoor items, exercise caution when driving high-profile vehicles, and stay alert for weather updates. Residents are urged to have multiple ways to receive warnings, such as weather radios or mobile alerts.
The rain and cloud coverage will bring some much needed relief to the Florida Panhandle, but it will not be enough to end the ongoing severe to extreme drought.
High temperatures across the Florida Panhandle will be in the upper 70s to low 80s today with lows in the mid 60s overnight.
Following the passage of the cold front, conditions will become more tranquil with partly sunny skies and mild temperatures in the 70s persisting through much of the following week.
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