Severe Thunderstorms, Hall For Florida Panhandle and Big Bend

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – Rain and thunderstorms are expected to impact north Florida, southeast Alabama’s Wiregrass region, and southwest Georgia today, according to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed the Florida Panhandle, Big Bend, and far southern Georgia under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms today.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening as an approaching cold front collides with the sea breeze. Some storms may become strong to severe, especially across the FL Panhandle, Big Bend, and adjacent portions of far south Georgia and southeast Alabama. Storms will weaken as they move southeast.

Primary hazards with any stronger storms include damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, hail up to quarter size, and frequent lightning. Lightning remains a concern with all thunderstorms. Torrential downpours are also possible.

On a positive note, beneficial rainfall is expected region-wide today.

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

• Dothan (AL)
• Enterprise (AL)
• Panama City (FL)
• Tallahassee (FL)

High temperatures across the Florida Panhandle and north Florida will be in the upper 80s °F. Overnight lows will drop into the upper 60s.

TALLAHASSEE WEATHER FORECAST