The Jacksonville area braces for a blend of inclement weather conditions today as showers and possible thunderstorms loom in the morning forecast before giving way to clearer skies by the afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, there is a 70% chance of precipitation with expected amounts ranging between a quarter and half an inch. The temperature is projected to rise to near 71 degrees by late morning before dropping to around 56 for the remainder of the day.
As the front pushes through, Jacksonville residents are advised to prepare for windy conditions, with south winds of 13 to 21 mph shifting northwest in the afternoon and potential gusts as high as 31 mph. While navigating through a visibility limited to 2.5 miles this morning due to rain fog and mist, it was reported that the area is currently experiencing a humidity level pegged at 100%.
Looking to the night, clear skies are anticipated with a low temperature around 38 degrees. The wind is expected to continue though lessening slightly to a northwest wind of 7 to 13 mph, gusting at times up to 20 mph. Residents may need to protect sensitive plants as patchy frost is possible before 8 am on Thursday.
Continuing into the weekend, the forecast heralds predominantly sunny days with highs creeping back up to the low 70s. The breezes are to persist, coming from the northeast at 11 to 17 mph and gusting as high as 26 mph by Friday. "Mostly sunny, with a high near 71," the NWS forecasts for Monday, indicating a trend toward milder weather as the week progresses.
