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Another hot afternoon, flirting with records early next week for Tallahassee, the Big Bend and South Georgia
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Another hot afternoon, flirting with records early next week for Tallahassee, the Big Bend and South Georgia

  • August 16, 2026

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Heat Advisory: Everyone remains under a heat advisory in the Big Bend and South Georgia. The reason the National Weather Service issues the alert is we expect feels-like temperatures to reach 108 to 112 again this afternoon. It will be more humid than yesterday, especially in the morning.

Heat indices will range between 108 to 112 degrees this afternoon.Heat indices will range between 108 to 112 degrees this afternoon.(WCTV)Hot with some afternoon storms

Warm and clear as you head out the door this morning. Most of the day will be dry and partly sunny. However, there will be some afternoon summertime thunderstorms and showers mainly after lunch.

A chance of showers and storms, otherwise HOT.A chance of showers and storms, otherwise HOT.(WCTV)

Today’s coverage of showers and storms will be greater than yesterday, as Saturday’s showers underperformed and high pressure won out. Any storms that do develop may contain brief gusty winds 40 to 50 mph and intense rainfall.

Scattered afternoon showers and storms.Scattered afternoon showers and storms.(WCTV)Beach and boating

As far as the waters and waves, conditions are fine. With the chance of thunderstorms both inland and near the coast, be sure to keep an eye on the radar before heading out to the Gulf waters or local rivers.

Good conditions on the water today, you will need to watch out for a few showers or storms.Good conditions on the water today, you will need to watch out for a few showers or storms.(WCTV)Nearing record highs through midweek

High pressure will stay in the southern U.S. through midweek before drifting to our west. Early this week looks like the peak of our prolonged heat wave. I am forecasting a high of 99 Monday through Wednesday, which comes close to the record highs for Tallahassee. Scattered afternoon storms remain in the picture both days.

High temperatures will near records early to middle of this weekHigh temperatures will near records early to middle of this week(WCTV)

The heatwave loosens its grip late week as the pattern shifts and high pressure exits the region, giving us a better opportunity for showers and thunderstorms earlier in the day, a more typical summer heat and humidity.

Tropical Outlook

Both tropical waves I have been tracking for the last few days are no longer of interest and lost their battle to wind shear and dust. This means for the next 7 days, there is no threat in the tropics.

No chance of development in the next 7 days.No chance of development in the next 7 days.(WCTV)

I will continue to monitor for any changes, but nothing to worry about right now as we head toward the peak of the season.

Meanwhile, Lala is a hurricane and bringing impacts to Hawaii today. Hurricane and tropical storm conditions should wrap up by the end of today.

Lala is bringing impacts to the Hawaiian Islands today.Lala is bringing impacts to the Hawaiian Islands today.(WCTV)

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