Tallahassee Reports
Friday, May 1, 2026
Weather: Today, a chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm with a high near 83. Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am with a low around 61. Saturday, showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 66. Saturday night, showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm with a low around 50. Sunday, sunny, with a high near 76. Sunday night, clear, with a low around 50. NWS
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Local & State News
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National News
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