Jacksonville is forecast to reach an afternoon high near 68 Friday, with sunshine expected. Rain is not part of the plan, but a northwest breeze will make the day feel brisker than the thermometer suggests.
Afternoon Sun, Evening Wind
Winds will run 6 to 15 mph Friday, with gusts up to 24 mph, and temperatures may slip into the mid-60s during the afternoon. Skies stay clear Friday night, with a low around 41, according to the National Weather Service. Local boaters should note a Small Craft Advisory from 6 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday.
Sunny Weekend, Frost Inland
Saturday stays sunny but cooler, topping out near 61, then Saturday night turns mostly clear with a low around 41. Sunday rebounds to about 65 under sunny skies, though inland portions of Southeast Georgia and the Suwannee Valley could see patchy frost early Sunday; Jacksonville should remain milder. The latest forecast is a more concrete follow-through on the sharp cooldown outlined in Thursday's Hoodline forecast.
Rain Returns Next Week
Monday remains partly sunny near 68 with little rain risk. Showers become possible Tuesday and Wednesday, with precipitation chances around 30% and 40%, while breezy northeast winds build; Thursday has a 20% shower chance and a high near 74.
Along the coast, offshore winds should keep rip-current risk relatively low through Saturday, but that risk is expected to rise Sunday and early next week as winds turn northeast. Anyone heading to the beach should check local conditions before getting in the water.
