As residents of Jacksonville, FL look ahead to the coming week, the National Weather Service has provided a snapshot of what to expect weather-wise. Overcast skies marked the early hours of today with the temperature at a mild 65°F and humidity levels resting at 87%. A noticeable breeze from the east has been stirring the air at 8 mph, according to the latest update from the NWS Jacksonville station.
The forecast for today predicts conditions that are partly sunny and breezy, with a high near 79. Stronger gusts are anticipated, peaking around 23 mph. As the evening approaches, the chance of showers after 3am looms at a minimal 20 percent under partly cloudy skies. The night will settle down with temperatures around 65, but it’s the southeast wind that, get ready to hold onto your hats, could gust as high as 20 mph.
Looking toward tomorrow, rain seems more likely with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the mix. The NWS expects a mostly cloudy day with a climb to around 80 degrees for the high. With new rainfall measured between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, some areas may see higher amounts during thunderstorms. Visibility stands at 10 miles, granting clarity on the roads, and a dewpoint holding at 61°F offering a touch of moisture in the air.
The onset of the new week suggests a pattern of partially sunny skies interspersed with chances for showers and thunderstorms. Monday’s weather teases with the possibility of precipitation after 2pm, while it boasts a high of about 87 degrees. The NWS indicates a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms into the night, cooling down to a comfortable 66 degrees which is how much the low is forecasted for most of the coming nights.
The trend of sporadic showers and thunderstorm chances extends through the midweek, tapering off toward Thursday. Jacksonville can expect mostly sunny days with highs climbing toward the upper 80s, and as for the evenings, the skies will lean towards partly cloudy.
