Jacksonville is starting Veterans Day under mostly cloudy skies, after an overnight low of 57, with temperatures expected to climb to around 80 degrees this afternoon. The warm, mild setup will hold through much of the day before a few showers become possible late in the afternoon.
The National Weather Service gives Jacksonville a 20% precipitation probability for the day. West winds will run 10 to 15 mph, with occasional gusts up to 20 to 25 mph.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
The best window for outdoor Veterans Day plans is expected before late afternoon, when temperatures reach their peak and rain chances remain low. Any showers should be brief, with shower activity ending around sunset as temperatures settle near 57 degrees overnight.
Cold Front Rewrites The Weekend Forecast
Thursday stays mostly cloudy and warm, with a high near 78 and west winds gusting as high as 21 mph. A stronger cold front moves through late Thursday, setting up a sharp change by Friday, when sunny skies return but the high reaches only about 66.
The weekend will feel much more like November, with sunny skies and highs near 61 Saturday and 66 Sunday. Overnight temperatures dip into the 40s around Jacksonville, while inland areas of southeast Georgia and the Suwannee Valley could see patchy frost late Saturday night into Sunday morning.
No Active Jacksonville Weather Advisories
The current forecast lists no watches, warnings or advisories for Jacksonville. Still, residents with weekend plans should prepare for breezy conditions Thursday and Friday, followed by cooler mornings and a noticeable drop from Wednesday’s near-80-degree warmth.
