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Panhandle Storms Anticipated This Weekend

Florida Public Radio Emergency Network
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WFSU News

strong storm system will produce multiple rounds of thunderstorms this weekend across The Sunshine State. Some of them could produce wind damage, hail, or even an isolated tornadoes. The risks are highest in the Florida Panhandle Saturday, then spreading across much of the peninsula on Sunday.

The severe weather risk will begin as early as Friday evening across the Florida Panhandle and quickly diminish overnight. A second round of showers and thunderstorms could develop toward daybreak, but is not likely to be widespread or severe.

The third round is the most concerning. A low pressure system will strengthen and enhance the chance for severe weather along the eastern portion of the Florida Panhandle (near Tallahassee and Panama City) Saturday afternoon. Severe storms, including the threat for tornadoes cannot be ruled out at this time.

The highest chance for severe weather in North Florida will be Saturday night. The storms could begin as early as Saturday afternoon, but will increase in intensity and coverage during the evening hours. The primary concern with the strongest storms that develop are damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.

The threat for strong storms will continue on Sunday as a strong low pressure system moves closer to the region. The highest chances for damaging storms Sunday will be near and south of a line from Jacksonville to Cedar Key.