Tallahassee weather

Severe storms and flash flooding are possible Wednesday evening and Thursday

We could see severe weather move in late Wednesday. Although isolated tornadoes and small hail could develop from the most intense cells, damaging straight-line winds will be the primary hazard.

Tropical moisture and mid level energy will likely produce widespread downpours over the next few days.

A recent stretch of warm and muggy weather has brought extreme heat to North Florida and much of the U.S.

A flash flood watch is in effect until 8AM Thursday for the Big Bend. Periods of heavy rainfall and potentially severe weather are forecast.

Severe weather is likely through tomorrow across the Big Bend. So, sandbags are being made available by Tallahassee and Leon County governments.

With the threat of a potentially re-energized Tropical Storm Fred looming, the City of Tallahassee and Leon County Government are opening sandbag locations.

Near-freezing temperatures mean Tallahassee's cold night shelters will remain open tonight. Kearney Center spokesperson Audra Peoples says a total of 75 residents have made use of the spaces since they opened Monday.

Update: 9:30 p.m. Wednesday: The first named storm of Atlantic season, Andrea, has formed over the Gulf of Mexico and is likely to bring wet weather to…