Tallahassee, FL – Florida’s capital is headed for a scorching Saturday, with temperatures expected to reach 96°F by mid-afternoon—just the start of a steamy Memorial Day weekend that will turn stormy by Monday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, the city will remain hot and mostly clear through Sunday, but a “20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.” on Memorial Day signals a weather shift. Showers will become more likely Monday night, continuing into Tuesday and Wednesday with storm chances between 30% and 40%.
The heat will dominate Saturday and Sunday, with calm winds and little overnight relief—lows will hover in the low 70s. Roads like U.S. 319 and I-10 could be impacted if thunderstorms intensify on Memorial Day or Tuesday, especially during holiday return travel. Drivers should prepare for slick conditions and sudden downpours…