The National Weather Service in Jacksonville, FL has provided a detailed forecast promising a mix of sunny and cloudy skies for the coming week. For the early birds waking up today, they were greeted with a few clouds and a brisk feel to the air as temperatures hovered at 44°F, though the wind chill made it feel more like 37°F. Humidity was high, moisture hanging thick at 89%, according to NWS Jacksonville.
Looking to the day ahead, the NWS predicts clear and sunny conditions, with today's high nearing 57°F. A steady north wind will blow, reaching up to 13 mph and occasionally gusting as much as 20 mph. Venturing into tonight, the skies will shift to partly cloudy with a low resting around 39°F and a continuing north wind around 8 mph.
The pattern doesn't stray far throughout the week. Wednesday's forecast suggests partly sunny skies with highs flirting with 58°F again, and the notable north wind's presence like an old friend, pushing at speeds of 9 to 13 mph. The NWS notes tomorrow night will bring more cloud coverage and a dip in temperature to 40°F.
Depth doesn't wane as the week wades on. Thursday's weather is partly sunny, reaching highs near 58°F, and west winds coursing between 6 to 10 mph. As twilight stretches over Thursday night, patchy frost is forecasted to develop after 3 a.m. Otherwise, expect mostly clear skies with a low around 37°F.
While frost may greet some early Friday, the rest of the day promises sunshine and a slightly warmer high near 62°F. Heading into Friday night, there’s a small 20 percent chance of showers after the witching hour. But clouds are the precursor to Saturday's temperamental forecast, which includes a likelier chance of showers by afternoon at 60 percent, climbing to an 80 percent chance come nightfall.
Showers appear to be a recurring theme extending into Sunday, with NWS Jacksonville projecting a consistent 60 percent chance of rain during the day and 50 percent into the night. Looking ahead to M.L.King Day, the chance of showers drops slightly to 40 percent, the sky holding mostly cloudy with a mild high near 59°F.
