Jacksonville is starting Friday near 77 degrees under mostly cloudy to overcast skies after daybreak, but the calm opening could give way to a much wetter afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to become more likely around midday, with heavy downpours possible across the area.
Rain Builds Friday Afternoon
A few showers could develop by late morning, followed by a better chance of thunderstorms from noon through the afternoon. The high should reach about 88 degrees, with cloud cover keeping Friday highs a few degrees cooler, generally in the upper 80s, and southeast winds around 3 to 10 mph.
The National Weather Service Jacksonville says localized heavy downpours could cause brief flooding, with some areas potentially picking up several inches where storms repeatedly move over the same spots. Friday night stays mostly cloudy, with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a low near 76.
Wet Weather Takes Over The Weekend
Saturday brings another round of showers and thunderstorms, a high near 86 and a roughly 50% chance of rain. Sunday looks wetter, with an 80% chance of showers and storms, a high near 87 and another risk for localized flooding.
Beachgoers should also keep an eye on the surf, as a moderate rip current risk is expected along local beaches Friday and Saturday. There are no watches or warnings posted for Jacksonville at this time, but storms may bring sudden heavy rain, gusty winds and reduced visibility.
Stronger Coastal Winds Arrive Next Week
The unsettled pattern continues Monday, when showers and thunderstorms are expected to become widespread and some storms could produce heavy rain. Highs fall to around 82 degrees, followed by an extended stretch of wet weather and strengthening northeast winds from Tuesday into Thursday.
Forecasters are watching for coastal gusts near 40 to 45 mph, dangerous surf, stronger rip currents and possible tidal flooding as a powerful coastal system develops. Conditions could become especially rough for beach trips, boating and low-lying coastal areas, even as temperatures ease into the upper 70s.
