As Jacksonville families gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, a slight chance of showers looms over their plans, with the National Weather Service (NWS) predicting a 30% possibility of precipitation between 9 am and 10 am, though the day promises partly sunny skies with highs nearing 80 degrees; the southwest wind might add a bit of a fuss with gusts reaching up to 21 mph. The temperamental weather continues into the night, offering a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms before the clock strikes 1 am, and then the skies contemplate only a slight chance of more showers until the hour hand moves past 2 am, the mostly cloudy night cools to a 57 degrees low as winds shift northwards.
Friday does not promise a reprieve, with the NWS anticipating rain probabilities at 40%, mostly after the noon hour—the clouds persist, the chilly embrace of 60 degrees is forecasted, while breezy conditions prevail due to northern winds blowing at 13 to 16 mph, and gusts that might again buff up to 24 mph, yet as the night descends, the chance of rain tapers off with clear skies and a low around 44 degrees. The weekend however, speaks of sun-soaked days and clear nights; Saturday's temps hover near the 61 degrees mark, Sunday warms up slightly to 63 degrees, the winds keeping steadier, blowing from the northeast with comparable vigor on both days.
As the new week approaches, the clear trend steadfastly holds with the NWS forecasting nothing but sun from Monday through Wednesday; daytime highs cool down a bit, ranging from 56 to 63 degrees, while night lows invite a chill under the mostly clear skies, dipping to near 39-41 degrees—ideal for those preferring their autumn nights on the nippy side.
For a thorough glimpse at Jacksonville's Thanksgiving weather and the days to follow, you can find the complete NWS forecast with updates on the National Weather Service official website.
