Afternoon Thunderstorms, Heavy Rainfall For Florida Panhandle and Big Bend

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – The National Weather Service is highlighting typical summer weather today (Friday, June 26, 2026) across southeast Alabama’s Wiregrass region, southwest Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle, with scattered afternoon thunderstorms expected.

The National Weather Service Tallahassee reports another typical summer day today with scattered afternoon storms and highs near 90°F. Gusty winds and locally heavy rain are possible in the stronger storms.

Showers and thunderstorms can be expected today, especially this afternoon. While most areas will see rain, the heaviest storms may produce locally heavy rainfall and isolated flash flooding. Turn Around, Don’t Drown! if you encounter flooded roadways.

The main hazards with thunderstorms today are frequent dangerous lightning, heavy rainfall capable of producing flash flooding, and a few gusty winds.

This weekend, rain chances drop, but the heat builds to dangerous levels Sunday and Monday. High temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-90s with heat index values of 105–113°F across the region. This level of heat affects anyone without proper cooling or hydration. Stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activity during the heat of the day, and check on elderly residents, children, and pets.

Cities at risk for thunderstorms, locally heavy rain, and possible localized flooding include:

• Dothan (AL)
• Enterprise (AL)
• Panama City (FL)
• Tallahassee (FL)
• Additional areas across the Florida Panhandle, Wiregrass region of Alabama, and southwest Georgia

Tallahassee Weather Forecast