Thunderstorms, Excessive Rainfall Risk For Florida Panhandle and Big Bend

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FLORIDA WORD

June 21, 2026 8:04 am

National Weather Service Rain Chances for Florida Florida on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – The National Weather Service is highlighting a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 4) for Excessive Rainfall today (Sunday, June 21, 2026) across southeast Alabama’s Wiregrass region, southwest Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle.

The Weather Prediction Center has placed portions of southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the eastern Florida Panhandle under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 4) of excessive rainfall today.

According to the National Weather Service Tallahassee, showers and thunderstorms will become more numerous this afternoon through the evening. Heavy rain may lead to isolated flash flooding. Most areas are expected to receive significant rainfall, with the potential for dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding where the heaviest rain falls. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

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

Headed to the beach today? There is a HIGH Risk for rip currents along Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County beaches through late tonight. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Please heed beach flags and swim near a lifeguard.

National Weather Service Tallahassee radar loop

Cities at risk for thunderstorms, 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

Sunday (Jun 21)

Showers and thunderstorms likely, especially this afternoon. Marginal Risk for excessive rainfall in effect. High near 87°F. Heat index values up to the mid-90s to around 100°F. Southwest wind 5–10 mph. Chance of precipitation 60–70%. New rainfall amounts of 0.10–0.50 inch possible, with locally higher amounts in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly early. Mostly cloudy. Low around 74°F.

Monday (Jun 22)

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. High near 92°F. Heat index values up to around 101°F. Chance of precipitation 30%.

Published by

FLORIDA WORD

June 21, 2026 8:04 am