Jacksonville is starting Wednesday with heavy rain, fog and reduced visibility, and the soggy pattern is not going anywhere quickly. Showers and thunderstorms are expected through the afternoon, while gusty northeast winds add another headache for drivers, boaters and anyone heading toward the coast. Flooding and dangerous rip currents remain concerns through the weekend.
Rain And Wind Keep Wednesday Unsettled
Showers are possible earlier Wednesday, with thunderstorms possible in the afternoon, and temperatures reaching near 81 degrees before falling into the upper 70s. Northeast winds of 9 to 16 mph may gust as high as 25 mph, and a quarter-inch to half-inch of additional rainfall is possible.
Flooding Concerns Continue Into The Weekend
A Flood Watch remains in effect through noon Wednesday for parts of Northeast Florida, including Duval County. According to the National Weather Service Jacksonville, repeated heavy downpours could cause flooding in poor-drainage areas, creeks, rivers and other low-lying locations, while higher-than-normal tides may worsen flooding along the St. Johns River.
Coastal Duval County is also under a Coastal Flood Advisory through 2 p.m. Saturday, with minor flooding possible in roads, parks and lots. The NWS advisory warns that isolated road closures are possible, while a high rip-current risk is expected to continue through late Saturday night.
Thursday Brings A Brief Break Before A Wetter Friday
Thursday looks slightly quieter, but still mostly cloudy, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high near 81. The potential for heavy rain increases Friday.
Saturday has a 75% chance of precipitation and a high near 88. Sunday remains unsettled with a 60% storm chance and a high near 87, while conditions become drier early next week with only a slight chance of showers Tuesday.
Drivers should avoid flooded roads and never go around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Anyone visiting the beaches should swim near a lifeguard and stay out of the water if conditions turn rough or rip currents become visible.
