Jacksonville is heading into a soggy Sunday, starting under mostly cloudy skies, humid air and temperatures in the mid-70s. The high should reach about 87 degrees before showers and thunderstorms become more likely from late morning through the afternoon.
A Flood Watch begins at noon Sunday and continues through Monday morning, with widespread rain and thunderstorms expected across parts of Duval County and areas along and north of I-10. Rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is possible, with localized totals of 4 to 5 inches where storms repeatedly track over the same locations, according to the National Weather Service Jacksonville.
Storms Arrive After A Brief Morning Lull
The morning should offer a relative break before rain chances build around 11 a.m. and storms become more numerous through the afternoon. South winds will stay light at 2 to 7 mph, but downpours could quickly overwhelm poor-drainage areas and create difficult driving conditions.
Tonight remains active, with showers and thunderstorms likely before and after 10 p.m., an 80% rain chance and a low near 73 degrees. Monday stays cloudy and wet, with a high near 81, another 80% rain chance and additional rainfall that could add to flooding concerns.
A Cooler, Windier Turn Starts Tuesday
The forecast turns cooler and breezier Tuesday, when Jacksonville may reach only 78 degrees under a 100% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Northeast winds are expected to strengthen, with gusts up to around 26 mph in the Jacksonville forecast, while Wednesday remains stormy with a high near 79.
Rain chances remain elevated through the rest of the week, including a 50% chance Thursday, 60% Friday and 70% Saturday. The new Flood Watch is the key update from Hoodline's weekend forecast, which had already warned of a wet and unsettled pattern.
Beach Plans Need Extra Caution
The National Weather Service says a moderate rip-current risk will continue at area beaches through Monday. Stronger northeast winds arriving Tuesday could bring dangerous surf, beach erosion and minor to moderate tidal flooding along the Atlantic coast and the St. Johns River basin.
Drivers should allow extra time for sudden downpours, avoid flooded roadways and monitor later forecasts for Flood Warnings. Anyone heading to the beach should stay near lifeguards and skip the water if surf or currents become rough.
