TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — While the bulls-eye for widespread severe thunderstorms will be in the Midwest, portions of the Deep South can experience numerous storms that cause large hail and gusty winds. A few tornadoes are possible from the Tennessee Valley south along the Chattahoochee River. Interior south Georgia counties from Miller east to Berrien will be in the greatest potential for severe storms, primarily in the early-morning hours of Wednesday.
Elsewhere along the state line region, a few scattered occurrences of severe storms are anticipated, with the main hazards coming from locally strong wind gusts and occasional large hail. A brief tornado can't be ruled out.
Rain and thunderstorm activity will progress eastward through sunrise and beyond, spreading storm and rain coverage into the Suwannee Valley. Most of the action will subside around midday as a cold front exits the area.
Lows tonight will be in the mid to upper 60s with a breezy south to southwest wind ahead of any thunderstorms. Winds will shift from the west by Wednesday afternoon as highs go into the mid to upper 70s with a clearing trend.
Cooler air arrives Wednesday night and has a big influence on below-average lows for the remainder of the week (40s are forecast). Highs will be in the low to mid 70s with full sunshine Thursday and Friday. The only difference over the weekend will be the return of patchy clouds.
--Casanova Nurse, Chief Meteorologist