Jacksonville can expect a mix of sunshine and clouds throughout the weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, starting Saturday with "Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny," and an anticipated high near a comfortable 82 degrees. Residents should be aware of possible wind gusts of up to 21 mph.
As the sun sets on Saturday, expect the clouds to roll in, bringing a low around 61 degrees and that classic southwest wind blowing at a gentle 6 to 8 mph. "Increasing clouds, with a low around 61," as stated by the NWS. Weather conditions in the area can change quickly.
Looking ahead to Sunday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers before 1 p.m., followed by clearing skies and partly sunny conditions with a high near 68. Winds may remain gusty, reaching up to 20 mph. Sunday night will bring mostly cloudy skies and temperatures dropping to around 43 degrees, according to the NWS. The week ahead will feature fluctuating temperatures, with highs in the 50s and 60s and a mix of sun and clouds. A 30 to 40 percent chance of showers is expected midweek.
Drivers out early today, especially along and west of I-95, should be aware of fog affecting visibility. The National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement cautioning that "Visibility will be less than 1 mile at times." It's crucial to reduce speed and keep a safe distance from other vehicles in these conditions. The fog is expected to clear after 9 a.m., improving visibility.
