A typical summertime pattern produced scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms with isolated severe weather reported.
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A typical summertime pattern produced scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms with isolated severe weather reported.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Tallahassee, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 30, 1:34 PM EST, 2 hours 11 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
234 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER, HYDROLOGY...
.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 232 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
- Dangerous heat is expected again today with heat index values of
105-112, increasing the potential for heat stress and
illnesses. Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks in air-
conditioned places if possible.
- Strong to possibly severe thunderstorms are possible this
afternoon. Strong, potentially damaging wind gusts, locally
heavy downpours, and frequent lightning are possible in the
strongest storms. Have multiple ways to receive warnings, and
remember: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!
- Dangerous heat may return for the holiday weekend again,
increasing the potential for heat stress and illnesses.
&&
.SHORT TERM...
(This Evening through Thursday night)
Issued at 232 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are ongoing at the moment,
mainly along the coast. Some storms will be strong to severe with
damaging wind gusts and locally heavy downpours. DCAPE values for
this afternoon range from 1000-1300 J/Kg, which is high for this
time of year, with deep-layer shear of 20-30 kts. This contributes
to the damaging wind gust risk today. Alongside that, PWATs are
nearly 2 inches, which amplifies the chances for heavy rainfall
that could lead to nuisance flooding in poor-drainage areas. The
SPC has highlighted most of the region in a Marginal (level 1 of
5) risk for severe storms today, leaving out a portion of south-
central Georgia along and east of I-75. There is also a Marginal
Risk (level 1 of 4) for Excessive Rainfall for areas along and
south of I-10. However, I would describe this as marginally
marginal. As previously mentioned, there could be some heavy
downpours but widespread impacts are not expected. These storms
will move in a southerly direction towards the Gulf this evening.
Outside of thunderstorms this afternoon, there is the heat. We
currently have a Heat Advisory in effect for SE Alabama, the
eastern FL Panhandle and western FL Big Bend due to forecast heat
indices of 108 degrees. Actual temperatures will range in the
mid-90s with dew points in the mid-70s. During the overnight hours
tonight, the trough boundary will continue through in a
southwesterly direction, allowing for drier air to filter into the
region. This will lead to lower rain chances for Wednesday as
well as warmer temperatures. There may be some slight relief in
the way that dew points will be lower, reducing the heat index for
the day. This pattern is expected to continue into Thursday with
low chances for rain/thunderstorms and hot temperatures. Overnight
low temperatures during the short term will be in the mid-70s.
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Friday through next Monday)
Issued at 232 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
High pressure over the southeast US will still dominate at the
start of the long term. However, winds will have shifted to
southerly, allowing for moisture return. Rain and thunderstorm
chances increase for the afternoons this weekend with PoPs around
40-60 percent. Afternoon temperatures will be in the mid-upper 90s
with heat indices ranging from 102-110 degrees. Overnight lows
remain in the mid-70s. As this will be a holiday weekend, I want
to emphasize that the heat will be of concern for those with
outdoor activities planned. Moderate to Major Heat risk can be
expected over the weekend, even with the afternoon thunderstorms.
&&
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 158 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
Scattered thunderstorms to be the primary impact at area
terminals through the afternoon and early evening hours. KABY to
have the lowest probs of impact, to have left with a prob30. Will
have tempos at other terminals. Once activity wanes this evening,
expect VFR conditions through the remainder of the period.
&&
.MARINE...
Issued at 232 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
Showers and thunderstorms, some of which could be strong to
severe, are expected today mainly along the coast and near shore
waters. Erratic winds with strong gusts, frequent lightning, and
possible waterspouts are potential impacts with the storms today.
A surface trough will pass through the marine waters tonight
allowing drier air to filter in behind. This will limit
thunderstorm chances over the next few days. Following the passage
of the trough, winds will become easterly tonight at a gentle to
moderate breeze. A southerly shift can then be expected for the
weekend.
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 232 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
Shower and thunderstorm activity will be low for Wednesday
through the start of the weekend. Slightly drier air and hotter
temperatures are expected. The drier air will keep heat indices at
around 100 degrees for most afternoons with PoPs less than 10%
each day. Actual temperatures will be in the upper 90s, so it will
still be hot. MinRH values will range from the 30s and 40s
percents, above critical concerns. Transport winds will generally
be easterly at around 5-10 mph, with a shift to southerly and
westerly for the weekend. Dispersion values will be high during
the afternoons of Wednesday and Thursday. Rain chances begin to
return by Friday with increasing cloud cover that will allow for
dispersions to lessen. Mixing heights through Friday will exceed
6000 feet during the afternoons.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 232 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
Showers and thunderstorms today could produce a couple of inches
of rain in localized areas, leading to nuisance flooding in low-
lying/poor-drainage locations. Rain chances diminish for the rest
of the work week. A few rivers on the lower Choctawhatchee and the
Ochlockonee basin are in Action stage, but no additional flooding
is expected.
&&
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not requested. However, spotters are always
encouraged to safely report significant weather conditions when they
occur by calling the office or tweeting us @NWSTallahassee.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Tallahassee 75 96 72 96 / 10 0 0 10
Panama City 77 94 77 93 / 20 10 0 10
Dothan 75 95 73 95 / 20 0 0 0
Albany 75 95 71 96 / 10 0 0 0
Valdosta 73 96 70 95 / 10 0 0 10
Cross City 72 94 72 95 / 10 30 0 40
Apalachicola 79 92 79 91 / 40 0 10 10
&&
.TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Heat Advisory until 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/ this evening for
FLZ007>018-027-108-112-114-115-118-127-326-426.
GA...Heat Advisory until 6 PM EDT this evening for GAZ155-156.
AL...Heat Advisory until 5 PM CDT this afternoon for ALZ065>069.
GM...None.
&&
SHORT TERM...Montgomery
LONG TERM....Montgomery
AVIATION...Camp
MARINE...Montgomery
FIRE WEATHER...Montgomery
HYDROLOGY...MontgomerySpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
322 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
FLZ018-019-028-029-302000-
Inland Taylor FL-Inland Jefferson FL-Madison FL-Lafayette FL-
322 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN LAFAYETTE...
NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON...NORTHEASTERN TAYLOR AND MADISON COUNTIES
THROUGH 400 PM EDT...
At 322 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Quitman to 8 miles
southwest of Madison to 7 miles northeast of Dowling Park. Movement
was southwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Monticello, Perry, Madison, Greenville, Alma, Dills, Ebb, Lamont,
Hamburg, Buckville, Eridu, Nash, Drifton, Lovett, Casa Blanco, Foley,
Perry-Foley Airport, Hampton Springs, Sirmans, and Shady Grove.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3037 8319 3035 8319 3035 8321 3031 8321
3025 8325 3011 8322 3008 8325 3006 8365
3018 8383 3066 8398 3067 8394 3064 8349
3047 8343 3039 8331 3039 8317
TIME...MOT...LOC 1922Z 050DEG 21KT 3066 8363 3040 8354 3028 8336 3029
8312
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
21-HANERSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
357 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
FLZ018-019-028-029-118-128-302030-
Inland Taylor FL-Coastal Jefferson FL-Inland Jefferson FL-Madison FL-
Coastal Taylor FL-Lafayette FL-
357 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT LAFAYETTE...NORTHWESTERN
JEFFERSON...TAYLOR AND SOUTHWESTERN MADISON COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM
EDT...
At 357 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles southeast of Monticello to 7 miles
north of Perry to 10 miles southwest of Dowling Park to Luraville.
Movement was southwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Monticello, Mayo, Perry, Greenville, Pinland, Cody, Hells Half Acre,
Ebb, Lamont, Buckville, Eridu, Nash, Cabbage Grove, Thomas City,
Drifton, Scanlon, Casa Blanco, Waukeenah, Foley, and Salem.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 2986 8351 2994 8377 3021 8400 3044 8408
3046 8404 3049 8404 3057 8370 3034 8355
3022 8324 3018 8325 3010 8321 3010 8312
3003 8301 2985 8300
TIME...MOT...LOC 1957Z 027DEG 18KT 3043 8375 3021 8362 3014 8335 3013
8314
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
21-HANERSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
403 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
FLZ014-112-114-115-302030-
Coastal Bay FL-Inland Gulf FL-Coastal Franklin FL-Coastal Gulf FL-
403 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN GULF...SOUTHEASTERN BAY
AND WEST CENTRAL FRANKLIN COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM EDT/330 PM CDT/...
At 403 PM EDT/303 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm over White City, or near Port St. Joe, moving west at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Port St. Joe, Mexico Beach, White City, Tyndall Air Force Base,
Highland View, St Joseph State Park, Odena, Tilton, Jones Homestead,
Ward Ridge, Davis Beach, Simmons Bayou, Beacon Hill, and Saint Joe
Beach.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 2983 8549 2988 8549 2990 8552 2999 8556
3000 8515 2974 8506 2966 8541
TIME...MOT...LOC 2003Z 073DEG 14KT 2985 8522
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
21-HANERSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
422 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
FLZ018-027>029-034-118-127-128-134-302100-
Coastal Dixie FL-Inland Taylor FL-Coastal Wakulla FL-
Coastal Jefferson FL-Inland Jefferson FL-Inland Dixie FL-
Inland Wakulla FL-Coastal Taylor FL-Lafayette FL-
422 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN LAFAYETTE...
NORTHEASTERN WAKULLA...DIXIE...WESTERN JEFFERSON AND TAYLOR COUNTIES
THROUGH 500 PM EDT...
At 422 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles southwest of Monticello to 19 miles
east of St. Marks to 12 miles south of Perry to 11 miles northeast of
Steinhatchee. Movement was southwest at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Woodville, Monticello, St. Marks, Perry, Steinhatchee, Cross City,
Horseshoe Point, Suwannee, Wakulla, Horseshoe Beach, Pinland, Cody,
Shamrock, Jug Island, Old Town, Drifton, Scanlon, Foley, Perry-Foley
Airport, and Hampton Springs.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 2929 8323 2946 8346 2960 8349 2969 8363
2987 8375 3002 8404 3002 8418 3028 8429
3028 8408 3044 8407 3059 8386 3038 8378
3039 8379 3030 8382 3030 8376 3006 8351
2979 8293 2947 8298 2935 8306 2929 8317
TIME...MOT...LOC 2022Z 035DEG 27KT 3044 8401 3013 8388 2992 8360 2979
8324
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
21-HANERSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
429 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
GAZ147-159>161-302100-
Brooks GA-Lanier GA-Lowndes GA-Cook GA-
429 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN COOK...WEST CENTRAL
LANIER...NORTHERN LOWNDES AND EAST CENTRAL BROOKS COUNTIES THROUGH
500 PM EDT...
At 429 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Moody Air Force Base, or near Valdosta, moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Valdosta, Hahira, I-75 At Exit 16, Moody Air Force Base, Remerton,
Cecil, I-75 At Exit 29, Barretts, and I-75 At Exit 22.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8314 3084 8346 3110 8337 3106 8328
3104 8329 3103 8329 3103 8319 3098 8307
TIME...MOT...LOC 2029Z 106DEG 8KT 3091 8320
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
21-HANERSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
441 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
FLZ017-302115-
Leon FL-
441 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT LEON COUNTY THROUGH 515 PM EDT...
At 441 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 12 miles northwest of Monticello to 10 miles
east of Tallahassee to 10 miles east of St. Marks. Movement was west
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Tallahassee, Woodville, Tallahassee State College, Florida State
University, Florida A and M, Doak Campbell Stadium, Lake Bradford,
Leon Sinks, Gaither Community Center, Tallahassee Memorial Hosp,
Walker Ford Community Center, Miccosukee, South City, Eight Mile
Pond, Griffin Heights, Tallahassee Regional A/P, Governors Square
Mall, Natural Bridge, Midtown, and Apalachee Ridge Estates.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3052 8400 3052 8404 3046 8404 3044 8407
3027 8408 3027 8424 3030 8425 3030 8439
3036 8441 3061 8433 3064 8430 3067 8431
3067 8401 3061 8401 3056 8399
TIME...MOT...LOC 2041Z 075DEG 17KT 3064 8404 3043 8410 3022 8404
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
21-HANERThe Moody AFB radar (KVAX), 147 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:46 UTC.
7 thunderstorm wind, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
Dixie County dispatch reported a downed powerline near SE Hwy-349.
Gadsden dispatch reported trees blocking roadways in the Greensboro area and Providence Rd.
Dispatch reported trees down at SR-12 at the Gadsden-Liberty line and SR-12.
Dispatch reported several downed trees.
Dispatch reported multiple trees and downed power lines blocking parts of Magnolia Church Rd just west of the airport, causing a possible road closure and hazards in the area.
The KF95 Calhoun County Airport ASOS gusted to 69 mph.
A downed power line at Moss Hill Road and Kingfish Road.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Florida in 2026Every state in 2026This day in weather historyWarnings in Florida, June 2026
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1346295, 1346297, 1346301, 1346296, 1346298, 1346299, 1346300, 1346302.