Jacksonville woke up to clear skies and about 70°F early Sunday, with inland neighborhoods already running warmer. Highs are on track to climb to near 88°F this afternoon under partly sunny skies, with only a slight chance of a shower after 5 p.m., mainly inland. As a weak cold front slips through later in the day, winds will shift and temperatures should slide back into the low 80s by late afternoon.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Winds will not stay calm for long. Light west to northwest breezes this morning are expected to crank up by midday and into the afternoon. Routine gusts around 15–20 mph are on tap for many spots, with a few stronger gusts possible near the coast and along the frontal boundary. Inland neighborhoods will squeeze out the warmest readings before the front knocks temperatures down a few degrees late in the day.
Fire Weather Watch Monday
A Fire Weather Watch is posted for Monday afternoon, April 20, 2026, covering inland southeast Georgia and parts of inland northeast Florida along and south of Interstate 10. Forecasters say minimum afternoon humidity could tumble into the mid-teens inland while northeast winds of 15–20 mph, with gusts to 25–30 mph, ramp up the risk of rapid fire spread. For official timing and details, see NWS Jacksonville.
Marine And Beach Impacts
Out on the water, Small Craft Advisories are expected to kick in late Sunday night and continue into Monday across parts of the local waters, turning seas choppy and hazardous for smaller boats. For now, the rip current risk is low to moderate along area beaches, but a northeast wind surge early next week could nudge that risk higher. Swimmers should stick to lifeguarded areas and follow posted flags, and boaters and beachgoers alike should check updated forecasts before leaving the dock or heading to the shore.
What Residents Should Do
Locals are urged to delay any open burning, tie down or bring in loose yard debris and patio furniture, and use extra caution with grills and smokers while the dry pattern and gusty winds hang around. For more on the stretch of dry, hot weather that has raised fire concerns across the First Coast this month, see near-record heat.
