Jacksonville woke up in a swampy mood early Wednesday, June 10, with the KNIP observing station clocking about 75°F and humidity near 90 percent. A few brief showers and isolated thunderstorms are on tap through the late morning, with a smaller chance into the early afternoon. Highs should land near 89°F, and southeast winds will occasionally gust into the low 20s. Anyone with beach plans should plan around choppy surf and spotty downpours that will be short but abrupt.
Afternoon Winds And Short Showers
Showers and isolated storms will favor the I-95 corridor this morning, then drift inland toward the I-75 corridor this afternoon, but most spots will see less than a tenth of an inch of rain. Southeast winds of 3–14 mph will pick up near the coast, with gusts into the low 20s at the beaches this afternoon and evening. According to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, some inland neighborhoods could see heat index values peak in the mid 90s today.
Beachgoers Should Watch Rip Currents
Breezy onshore flow combined with a northeasterly swell will keep a lower-end moderate rip current risk in place at area beaches through Thursday, especially during the late-afternoon outgoing tide. Lifeguards will be on duty and beachgoers are urged to follow the flag warnings; small boats should avoid heading far offshore while seas stay choppy. For safety tips and local lifeguard information, see Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue.
Dangerous Heat Builds Into The Weekend
Temperatures climb through the week, with inland highs in the upper 80s to low 90s on Thursday and widespread mid 90s by Friday and Saturday. Heat index values could reach 104–108°F inland on Saturday, June 13. The local office notes a Heat Advisory may be needed if that trend holds, and overnight lows stuck in the upper 70s will offer little relief for many neighborhoods. Afternoon and evening thunderstorm coverage will increase this weekend, especially along coastal corridors, so late-day outdoor plans should stay flexible.
Plan Ahead
Shift strenuous outdoor work to the morning or evening when possible, drink plenty of water, and have an air-conditioned backup plan if you can. If you have afternoon events, stay ready for quick-hitting storms and gusty winds. For our earlier coverage of this same pattern, see earlier coverage. Check radar and beach flags before heading out, and keep an eye out for patchy inland fog toward sunrise on Thursday.
