Tallahassee Reports
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Weather: Today, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Tonight, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11pm with a low around 77. Friday, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm with a high near 89. Friday Night, showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, low around 75. NWS
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