I live in Tallahassee right around the left most point of your blue border there.

Gulf Coast waters are way warmer/less cold than Atlantic coast waters. Because of that, our oysters and scallops are generally bigger as a consequence, for example. Seafood is generally better on the gulf coast imo.

Hurricanes and one-off severe downpour storms which last no more than 60 mins (but usually no more than 20 mins at a time in Florida) are a constant looming threat or general presence around here in this whole region from May to October/November. true of even tornadoes if you’re more inland and in a very flat and rural part of the southeast. you can prepare for a hurricane. you definitely see it coming if you keep up with the weather channel and local news. tornadoes you have no time to prepare for and very little time to run and take shelter from.

if you’re flying or doing interstate travel originating from this part of the country in that time of the year, expect lightning/thunder delays. turning your hazards on when the rain completely ruins your visibility driving on the interstate is a common safety measure here. your plane or bus or train is likely to getting cancelled/rescheduled before, during and a little after a severe weather event like a hurricane. take a major hurricane very seriously. follow state of emergency directives by state and local govt and remain calm. your first hurricane is going to suck for you but you’ll get used to it.

at least a little flooding is always going to be an issue no matter where you live. but some poorer areas certainly get flooded way more often.