Jacksonville is starting Friday under mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-70s, but the calm-looking morning is a setup for a soggy, windy day. Showers and thunderstorms are expected through the day, with a 90% chance of rain and a high near 83 before temperatures slip into the upper 70s during afternoon downpours.
Flood Risk Builds With Friday Rain
The National Weather Service Jacksonville has a Flood Watch in effect across Northeast Florida through late Friday night. Additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts, is possible, and already-saturated ground could send water into creeks, streams, low-lying spots and flood-prone roads.
Coastal winds will run 15 to 25 mph, with gusts of 30 to 35 mph; inland winds will run 10 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The weather service says isolated strong to severe storms, including brief tornadoes, remain possible across parts of the broader region from late Friday night into Saturday.
Beach And River Hazards Continue
Coastal Duval County remains under a Coastal Flood Advisory until 2 p.m. Saturday, with minor flooding possible in lots, parks and roads and isolated closures. The NWS hazard summary also lists a high rip-current risk through late Saturday night.
Swimmers should stay near lifeguards and avoid the surf during the elevated rip-current threat. Drivers should allow extra time, avoid barricades and never drive through water of unknown depth if flooding develops.
Storms Linger Before A Sunny Turn
Saturday looks warmer but still unsettled, with a high near 88 and widespread showers and thunderstorms. Sunday brings a lower 30% rain chance and a high near 87, while Monday is forecast to turn sunny and stay dry, with highs in the upper 80s continuing through midweek.
For Jacksonville residents, Friday and Saturday are the days to rethink beach plans, outdoor events and low-lying commutes. The forecast then shifts toward a more familiar warm-and-dry pattern by Monday, with overnight lows dipping into the upper 60s early next week.
