Tallahassee, FL – A powerful spring storm system is expected to bring severe weather to the Florida Panhandle, Southeast Alabama, and Southwest Georgia through early Monday morning, including damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and heavy rainfall.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, the first round of storms is expected to form late Sunday afternoon and last overnight as a cold front moves through the area.
Wind gusts of 30-35 mph are expected outside of thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing stronger localized gusts during storm activity.
Severe weather threats include damaging wind gusts and a few brief tornadoes, with the greatest risk concentrated near Panama City, Dothan, Albany, and the Florida Big Bend.
The storm threat is expected to increase again after 8 a.m. Monday and persist into the afternoon.
Rainfall amounts will typically range from 1 to 2 inches, though some areas in southeast Alabama may receive up to 5 inches. Flooding is not expected to be widespread, but residents should be cautious in low-lying areas.
Residents should secure outdoor items, avoid unnecessary travel during storms, and stay informed using NOAA Weather Radio or local alerts. The severe threat should gradually subside by late Monday.
