TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Residents in North Florida and South Georgia are being warned to brace for a weekend soaker as strong storms and persistent rain push through the region through Sunday night, potentially bringing up to 5 inches of rainfall and dangerous road conditions.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tallahassee issued alerts on Friday forecasting 1 to 3 inches of rain for most areas, with localized totals reaching 5 inches, especially across southwest Georgia.
Excessive Rainfall and Flood Risk
A Level 2 out of 4 excessive rainfall risk has been issued for cities including Dothan, Bainbridge, Albany, and Valdosta, with Tallahassee, Marianna, and Defuniak Springs under a Level 1 risk.
The storms could produce:
- Flash flooding in poor-drainage or low-lying areas
- Isolated damaging wind gusts
- Frequent lightning, especially near the I-10 corridor
“Motorists should avoid driving through flooded roads and remain alert to fast-changing storm conditions,” the NWS warned Friday…