Jacksonville locals can expect a mixture of showers and sunshine in the coming week, with unseasonably cool temperatures giving way to a warmer trend as the week progresses. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Jacksonville reports a 20 percent chance of rain post 3 p.m. today, with mostly cloudy skies and a high nearing 74 degrees. Winds from the west are expected to blow between 6 to 10 mph, potentially reaching up to 16 mph.
Tonight’s forecast indicates a 60 percent probability of precipitation, including showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 a.m. Temperatures will hover around 61 degrees. The NWS warns of new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, though thunderstorms could result in higher totals. Moving into the weekend, an 80 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm is predicted for both tomorrow and tomorrow night, with new rainfall amounts ranging from three quarters to one inch, as stated in the latest weather update by the National Weather Service.
Monday's conditions appear to continue the wet trend, with a strong possibility of showers and thunderstorms amidst mostly cloudy skies and a high of approximately 70 degrees. A west wind blows breezily at 13 to 17 mph, with gusts that could peak at 26 mph, and a 70 percent chance of precipitation. The skies are expected to clear up by Monday night, giving way to partly cloudy conditions and a brisk low around 49 degrees.
Looking ahead, Jacksonville residents can enjoy a respite from the rain starting Tuesday, with sunny skies and a high near 73 degrees. The clear weather continues into Tuesday night with a low around 49 degrees. Midweek bodes well for outdoor activities, with Wednesday bringing sunshine and a high of approximately 77, followed by mostly clear conditions and a low of about 54 at night. However, Thursday reintroduces a 30 percent chance for showers under mostly sunny skies, with the high edging close to 78 degrees, and a partly cloudy evening with lows settling around 58. Friday rounds off the week with mostly sunny skies and an inviting high near 80 degrees.
