The National Weather Service in Jacksonville, FL, has reported a shift in the weather pattern, with today's forecast indicating partly sunny skies and a high near 66 degrees. The northeast wind blowing at 8 to 13 mph could potentially give us gusts scaling up to 20 mph. This evening will follow suit with partly cloudy skies and a low temperature hovering around 53 degrees, with the wind settling down to a cool northeast breeze of 5 to 8 mph, according to the NWS forecast.
Likely to affect the weekly forecast is a 20 percent chance of showers anticipated for Tuesday afternoon post 4pm, with temperatures expected to warmly peak at around 74 degrees. The southeast wind, however, is predicted to pick up speed, ranging from 6 to 16 mph and possibly to quickly gust as high as 24 mph. A stark contrast adheres, as Wednesday's weather seems to promise nothing but showers and even the potential for thunderstorms, with the chance of precipitation striking at a certain 100 percent. The blustery day will see southwest winds of 16 to 18 mph, gusting to possibly a vigorous 28 mph.
Following the tempest, Wednesday night forecasts a release into mostly clear skies with a dip in temperature to around 48 degrees, maintaining its breezy character. Thursday brings a return to sunshine with a high near 63 degrees, yet the breeze persists unfaltering. Nightfall again will bring in some clouds with a low stooping to 42 degrees.
The latter end of the week gives way to sunny skies on Friday, as the high climbs steadily back up to around 70 degrees. However, night invites more clouds, anticipating a low around 51. The weekend outlook hints at some volatility with a 40 percent chance of showers on Saturday under mostly sunny conditions, and a high aspiring to reach near 79 degrees. The variability continues into the night with showers likely and the possibility of a thunderstorm, showcasing a mostly cloudy sky and lower temperatures around 60 degrees. Sunday rounds off the week, clinging to a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, yet partly sunny with a high close to 73 degrees, as per the lastest forecast of the National Weather Service.
