Tallahassee, FL.- Tallahassee and North Florida will have to deal with stifling heat and frequent thunderstorms until at least Monday night. Heat index values will be above 105°F, and there is a constant risk of flash flooding.
The National Weather Service says that showers and thunderstorms will get worse by Saturday afternoon. Late Saturday and Sunday will probably have a lot of rain. Some storms can bring damaging wind gusts, flooding in some areas, and a lot of lightning, especially at night. From Saturday night through early Monday morning, the biggest threats are likely to happen.
Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties should get ready for power outages and roads that change quickly. Some major roads, like I-10 and U.S. 319, could have poor visibility and water pools. People are being told to stay hydrated, limit their time outside during the hottest parts of the day, and secure any outdoor items that could become projectiles in strong winds…