Strong Winds and Possible Tornadoes Hit Tallahassee This Sunday

A fast‑moving line of storms will sweep across the Florida Big Bend, bringing high winds and a chance for tornadoes. The National Weather Service has put Tallahassee in a Slight Risk zone, meaning the main danger is gusty winds over 60 miles per hour. These winds can snap tree branches, damage roofs, and cause brief power outages, especially where trees are already weak. The storm line is expected to arrive between 10 a. m. and 1 p. m. , with the peak around late morning. After it moves east toward the Suwannee Valley, conditions should ease by early afternoon. Even before the storms hit, south‑facing winds will pick up. Gusts of 30 to 40 miles per hour could be felt before sunrise and may linger into the day. A Wind Advisory is in place from 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. , warning that high‑profile vehicles might struggle and loose items could be blown away. A few tornadoes are possible, especially where the storms cross the Big Bend and into south‑central Georgia.The threat is conditional; it could grow if the storms tap into slightly warmer air ahead of them. Strong wind shear will help the storms rotate, so people should stay alert even if the clouds look ordinary. Rain totals are modest—about 0. 75 to 1. 25 inches across Tallahassee. While the drop will help, it won’t lift long‑term drought concerns. Flooding is unlikely because the system moves quickly. Coastal areas will still face hazards after the storms pass. Small Craft Advisories cover the northeastern Gulf, and beaches will have high rip‑current risk and strong surf. Swimmers should avoid the water until conditions improve. People may be in church or on errands when the storms arrive, so it’s smart to have multiple ways to receive alerts—weather radios, phone notifications, and local news. Conditions will gradually calm later that afternoon, but breezy winds may persist.