Flood Watch, Severe Thunderstorms, Tornado Risk For Florida Panhandle

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FLORIDA WORD

June 18, 2026 7:22 am

National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Outlook for Florida for Thursday, June 18, 2026.

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for today (Thursday) through Friday across southeast Alabama’s Wiregrass region, southwest Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed portions of southeast Alabama and the Florida Panhandle under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) of severe thunderstorms today, with a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for the remainder of the area.

According to the National Weather Service Tallahassee, the Flood Watch is in effect from Thursday morning through Friday night. 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 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

Thursday

Chance of showers and thunderstorms, becoming showers likely in the afternoon. A Flood Watch is 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 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. [](grok_render_citation_card_json={“cardIds”:[“802812”]})

Thursday Night

A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77°F.

Friday (Juneteenth)

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. A Flood Watch remains in effect. High near 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Additional rainfall possible.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Low around 75°F. Chance of precipitation 80% early, then decreasing.

Published by

FLORIDA WORD

June 18, 2026 7:22 am