TALLAHASSE, Fla. (WTXL) — The round of severe thunderstorms is exiting the region this evening, with times of heavy rain crossing the I-75 corridor. Lingering areas of steady showers and rain will remain over the Suwannee Valley and south-central Georgia counties through 9:00 as the severe weather risk further diminishes.
A few regions of showers and rain, with a couple of thunderstorms, are forecast to re-develop over Apalachee Bay waters Friday morning, which can renew the rain and thunderstorm coverage in some adjacent coastal areas. Severe weather chances are low for Friday morning.
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Thursday 4/27 AM-
Severe Thunderstorm Watches are in effect across the local north Florida and state line southern Georgia counties. Most Big Bend and Georgia Wiregrass counties have an expiration time of 7 p.m. However, counties near and east of the Suwannee River are under a separate watch, which is scheduled to end at 10 p.m.
This means the atmosphere is capable of producing isolated strong to severe thunderstorms during this time.
If a warning is issued for your area, make sure you seek shelter indoors and stay away from windows.
A line of storms is currently making a move through our western counties, anticipated to move generally to the east this evening.
The unfortunate timing of those storms will impact some of our drives home from work or school.
Storms move into the tristate area and rumbling through parts of the Big Bend and South Georgia over the next several hours.
The initial line could contain gusty wind, hail, an isolated tornado, and heavy rain.
We are under a 'slight' risk or 2/5 risk with scattered severe weather possible.
After the line of storms move through, widespread showers and weaker storms linger through Friday afternoon.
It will be a soggy drive to work Friday morning.
After drying out briefly Friday night and Saturday morning, a second round of storms is possible Saturday night through Sunday morning.
During this time, a 'marginal' risk or 1/5 chance of severe storms is possible Saturday evening. This means an isolated chance of a severe storm is possible. Gusty wind is also a main threat during this time.
After these two rounds of storms move through, a drier, calmer start to the week is in store!
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Wed AM: Rounds of storms will be in the forecast to end our week.
Wednesday's round will develop as spotty showers and storms across most of our area.
During this time, some hail and gusty wind will be the biggest threats.
A 'marginal' or isolated risk of severe storms is possible from parts of the tristate area, central Big Bend, and east to I-75.
Storms clear out Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.
The second round of storms develops Thursday night.
A warm front lifts through our area Thursday afternoon with a low pressure system and cold front moving west to east.
This prompts enough instability for widespread storm activity in our area Thursday night.
During Thursday night's storms, the tristate area and parts of the Big Bend will see a 'slight risk' or scattered chances of stronger to severe storms.
Thursday night around 7-8 PM storms will move in from the west and continue through overnight hours into Friday afternoon.
Storm threats include heavy rain, hail, gusty wind, and a few tornadoes.
We will keep you up to date on the round of storms as we move through the week. You will be the First to Know about storms and threats in your area.