Flood Watch, Severe Thunderstorms, Tornado Risk For Florida Panhandle

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FLORIDA WORD

June 19, 2026 6:49 am

National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Outlook for Florida for Friday, June 19, 2026.

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – The National Weather Service continues a Flood Watch in effect today, Friday, June 19, 2026, across southeast Alabama’s Wiregrass region, southwest Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle.

The Flood Watch remains in effect through tonight. Very heavy rain is expected, with most areas receiving 3–7 inches and isolated high-end totals of 8–12 inches possible. Dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding is possible where the heaviest rain falls.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms today, with the highest risk across southeast Alabama.

The main hazards with any stronger storms are isolated to scattered damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, heavy rainfall capable of producing flash flooding, and frequent dangerous lightning.

National Weather Service Tallahassee radar loop

Cities at risk for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and possible strong to severe weather 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

Today (Friday, Juneteenth)

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly this afternoon and evening. A Flood Watch remains in effect. High near 89°F. Heat index values as high as 102°F. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of a tenth to a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight / Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Low around 75°F. Chance of precipitation 70-80% early, then decreasing after midnight.

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FLORIDA WORD

June 19, 2026 6:49 am