The National Weather Service in Jacksonville, Florida, has maintained a Flood Watch throughout the region, cautioning residents about the potential for rising waters through Monday morning following a deluge of rain. The NWS issued the alert earlier today, warning that locations across northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia could experience flooding due to excessive rainfall.
The NWS forecast notes, "Widespread rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches are expected through Monday morning, with locally higher totals possible." The persistent showers and potential thunderstorms in Jacksonville today are anticipated to contribute to these totals, with an 80% chance of precipitation and new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches. As the storm system progresses, temperatures are expected to hover near 62°F with northeast winds reaching up to 14 mph, gusting as high as 21 mph.
Tonight, residents should brace for continued showers and a possible thunderstorm, with temperatures falling to near 60 by 9pm, then rising to around 69 degrees overnight. The NWS has indicated a 90% chance of precipitation with additional rainfall amounting to another 1 to 2 inches in the Jacksonville area. The trend of stormy weather will carry into Monday, aggravating flood concerns with more showers, a possible thunderstorm, and a windy forecast featuring southwest winds of 13 to 20 mph and gusts as high as 30 mph.
Consequentially, the NWS advises those living in flood-prone areas to remain vigilant and prepare to take action, stating, "Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations." As the Flood Watch persists, a decrease in rainfall is expected by Monday night, with a 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm and a clear inclination towards sunnier skies by Tuesday. The windy conditions are set to continue with northwest winds of 15 to 17 mph, and gusts could reach as high as 26 mph, leading to drier, more temperate weather later in the week.
