Jacksonville is waking up under a blanket of clouds and about 62°F this morning, with patchy fog drifting across inland spots and sticky air near the surface. The thermometer will struggle to about 64°F for a daytime high before slipping back into the upper 50s by late afternoon as winds turn out of the north. Along the coast, gusts near 20 to 21 mph will kick up a choppy ocean and make it feel even cooler.
Afternoon Winds Take Over
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville expects north winds of 8 to 15 mph this afternoon, with gusts up to around 21 mph. That steady breeze will cap how warm it gets and could make the late-day drive a bit blustery. Unsecured lawn chairs, trash cans and other lightweight patio gear along the shoreline could go for a short trip if they are not tied down, according to the forecast.
Marine And Beach Conditions
Small Craft Advisories remain up for local nearshore and offshore waters through this evening, so boaters may want to stick to port or tuck into a protected harbor if conditions look rough. The National Weather Service is also calling for a moderate rip current risk at area beaches today. Swimmers are urged to hit only guarded beaches and follow lifeguard instructions, especially if the surf looks inviting but pushy.
Fog And Your Morning Commute
Inland drivers could run into patchy to locally dense fog this morning where the ground is still holding plenty of moisture. Give yourself some extra minutes, slow down and use low beams in the lowest-visibility stretches. Conditions should gradually improve through midmorning as drier air works in, although coastal neighborhoods will hang on to the cooler, breezier feel into the evening.
Short-Term Outlook
After today’s chill, temperatures bounce back into the 70s on Tuesday, then climb into the upper 70s to around 80°F on Wednesday and Thursday. Only isolated afternoon showers are in the cards through much of the week. If you are eyeing beach or boating plans, keep checking updated marine and surf forecasts, since things will stay relatively calm inland but more changeable along the coast.
