{"id":256411,"date":"2026-05-03T09:27:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T09:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/256411\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T09:27:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T09:27:20","slug":"heavy-rain-and-strong-storms-to-start-the-weekend-for-tallahassee-the-big-bend-and-south-georgia-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/256411\/","title":{"rendered":"Heavy rain and strong storms to start the weekend for Tallahassee, the Big Bend and South Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) &#8211; We get to enjoy a really nice end to the weekend after Mother Nature brought the region much-needed rain yesterday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Rain totals were between 1 and 3 inches with yesterday\u2019s front. Here are some of the numbers:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Much-needed rain fell on Saturday, ranging from 1 to 3 inches.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ZHA3DM6OCJF2XMC7464QJH7TWA.png\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" \/>Much-needed rain fell on Saturday, ranging from 1 to 3 inches.(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Behind the front, cooler air has ushered in, so you may need a light jacket as you head out for the morning run or get ready for church. <\/p>\n<p>Warm and sunny afternoon:<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">A nice spring-like Sunday with highs in the 70s and a good breeze out of the north. You should be able to leave the windows open for much of the day, let that fresh air in! <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Plenty of sunshine to start the day, some afternoon clouds expected. Highs in the upper 70s.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JWTU3OY5JRHL3L2N3SXSIQSV4I.png\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" \/>Plenty of sunshine to start the day, some afternoon clouds expected. Highs in the upper 70s.(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Along the coast, winds out of the north between 15 and 20 knots, lowering to 10 knots in the afternoon. Waves 3 to 4 feet and choppy inland waters and bays. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"A bit choppy on the Gulf waters today.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PWGTEDXKQRA6JEYXOS3IQG7IPQ.png\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" \/>A bit choppy on the Gulf waters today.(WCTV)Warming trend next week:<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Next week starts sunny and warm with temperatures in the 80s in the afternoon. Morning lows in the 50s. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Slightly more heat and humidity arrive on Wednesday as highs reach the upper 80s ahead of our next weather system. Hot and humid on Thursday before any storms or showers arrive. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Thursday is the next front that will bring more rain to the area. Although this is not looking...\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FTI5IQ2KSJFFVIJBQ5GQZ3KFCY.png\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" \/>Thursday is the next front that will bring more rain to the area. Although this is not looking anything like yesterday&#8217;s rain.(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The Thursday front and upper-level support looks weaker than yesterday. This means lower rain totals and likely no severe weather risk. We will keep an eye on any changes. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">To stay updated on all the latest forecasts and weather, follow WCTV First Alert Weather on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WCTVFirstAlert\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WCTVFirstAlert\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTVFirstAlert\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTVFirstAlert\" target=\"_blank\">X<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTVFirstAlert\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTVFirstAlert\" target=\"_blank\"> (<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTVFirstAlert\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTVFirstAlert\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTVFirstAlert\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTVFirstAlert\" target=\"_blank\">)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/weather\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/weather\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> to see all the latest weather headlines and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/weather\/radar\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/weather\/radar\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> to view the First Alert Radar. Receive push alerts and watch the latest forecast anytime on the free WCTV First Alert Weather app. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/page\/weather-app\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/page\/weather-app\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> to download it now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Interested in becoming a WCTV First Alert Weather Watcher? Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/page\/wctv-weather-watchers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/page\/wctv-weather-watchers\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> to join the team!<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 WCTV. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"TALLAHASSEE, Fla. 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