The latest weather forecast for Jacksonville, FL, indicates a dynamic pattern of showers and thunderstorms rolling through the region. As of the early morning hours of May 29th, skies are mostly cloudy with a high humidity of 91%, and a current temperature of 74°F. Visibility stands at a clear 10 miles, despite the muggy conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
Looming thunderstorms are likely, particularly post 4pm, with a 60% chance of precipitation and potential for heavy rainfall. "Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall," the report states. Residents can expect a blustery day with southwest winds between 3 to 7 mph, and temperatures climbing near a high of 93 degrees. Rainfall could vary, with new amounts ranging between a tenth to a quarter of an inch, though higher amounts are possible within thunderstorms, as per the National Weather Service.
Transitioning into the night, the chance of thunderstorms drops to 30%, mainly before 9pm, leaving mostly cloudy skies and a comforting low around 74 degrees. The south wind will calm to a gentle 5 to 9 mph, eventually settling into a light and variable breeze.
The following day, Friday, brings a renewed chance of showers and eventual thunderstorms after 2pm, with the forecast calling for mostly sunny skies and a high near 91 before the potential rains. Winds will shift to a westerly direction at a more vigorous 9 to 14 mph, gusting up to 21 mph. "Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms," the NWS forecast details.
Heading further into the weekend, Saturday morning might carry a lingering 30 percent chance of precipitation before 8am. Afterwards, the sun reclaims the sky, ushering in an 88-degree high and a west wind around 10 mph. The night sky is expected to clear entirely with a low around 67 degrees. Bright, sunny days are on the horizon for Sunday through to Wednesday, with mild evenings and the only hint of showers on Wednesday—a modest 20 percent chance.
