Jacksonville residents can look forward to a mostly sunny day with a high around 80 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service. Starting light, a northeast wind is expected to pick up, ranging from 8 to 13 mph, with potential gusts up to 20 mph. The evening should remain mostly clear with temperatures dipping to a low of around 64 degrees and continued easterly winds.
The weekend brings a slight shift, with a 20% chance of showers tomorrow afternoon increasing to a chance of showers and thunderstorms post-5pm. Temperatures will climb to a high near 85, with a southwest wind of 7 to 10 mph. Similar conditions are forecast for tomorrow night, with chances of precipitation dropping off before 8pm.
Despite the potential for wet weather, the beginning of the week promises a return to sunlight. Monday will be sunny with a high near 76 degrees, and a north wind at about 9 mph, culminating in a week of warm, clear skies and moderate temperatures, as per the National Weather Service's forecast.
Beachgoers should exercise caution this weekend, however, as a high rip current risk remains in effect through late tomorrow night along several coastal areas, including Nassau, Duval, and St. Johns counties. "Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water," warns the National Weather Service. They advise swimming near a lifeguard and if caught in a rip current: to relax, float, and swim following the shoreline if possible. Those unable to escape should signal to the shore for help.
