Severe Thunderstorm Risk For Florida Panhandle

National Weather Service Rain Chances for Florida April 4, 2026.

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center issued a severe weather outlook for Florida on Sunday, April 5, 2026, with a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of strong to severe thunderstorms across parts of the Florida Panhandle.

According to the latest probability of precipitation forecast, showers and thunderstorms are likely today with the highest chances (70-90%+) across the western Panhandle.

The primary hazards with any stronger storms include damaging wind gusts and small hail. Lightning is a concern across the region as thunderstorms develop.

Cities at risk for thunderstorms and possible strong to severe weather include:

• Pensacola
• Destin
• Panama City

High temperatures across the Florida Panhandle and north Florida will be in the upper 70s to low 80s today with lows in the mid 60s overnight.

Following today’s activity, conditions are expected to become more tranquil with milder temperatures persisting into next week.