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Jacksonville Braces for Wet Labor Day Weekend as High Rip Current Risk is Issued

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Published on August 31, 2025
Jacksonville Braces for Wet Labor Day Weekend as High Rip Current Risk is IssuedSource: Unsplash/ Alan Rodriguez

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue in Jacksonville, FL through the Labor Day weekend. Today’s forecast includes a 60 percent chance of rain with highs near 84 degrees and breezy conditions. Rainfall amounts could reach up to one inch. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms remain possible with a 40 percent chance of precipitation and lows around 74 degrees. Northeast winds may gust up to 23 mph, as per the National Weather Service.

On Labor Day, showers and possible thunderstorms are expected with highs near 82 degrees and winds gusting up to 30 mph.

Tuesday brings a slight chance of morning showers, with higher rain chances returning after 11 a.m. Highs will be near 84 degrees, with lows around 73 degrees at night.

Wednesday will start with a chance of showers, followed by likely thunderstorms after 8 a.m. under partly sunny skies, with highs near 86 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms remain possible in the evening before skies partially clear and temperatures drop to around 73 degrees.

A high rip current risk is in effect from 11 a.m. today through late Monday night for beaches from southeast Georgia to northeast Florida. The National Weather Service advises swimmers to stay near lifeguards, avoid swimming against rip currents, and signal for help if caught in one.