Jacksonville is getting one last warm, breezy day Thursday, with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures starting around 50 and climbing toward a high near 80. A strong cold front arrives later, sending the region into a noticeably cooler and windier weekend.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
West winds will run 15 to 25 mph Thursday, with gusts as high as 30 to 35 mph. Gusty winds are expected during the day. The National Weather Service in Jacksonville expects the front to pass mostly dry, although an isolated sprinkle or shower cannot be ruled out.
Thursday will likely be Jacksonville’s last day with above-normal high temperatures for the next week. Skies should begin clearing after the front moves through, while temperatures fall into the lower 50s overnight.
Sunny, Cooler Weekend Ahead
Friday will be sunny with a high near 68, followed by an overnight low around 42. Saturday stays sunny but cooler, topping out near 61, and early-morning wind chills could dip into the 30s in parts of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
Sunday has a high near 65, with high clouds gradually increasing in the afternoon and evening. Inland areas could see frost early in the morning. Jacksonville’s coastal neighborhoods should remain milder, with overnight temperatures generally closer to the 50s.
Boaters Face Stronger Winds
Small Craft Advisory conditions are expected on local waters from late Thursday into Friday morning, with another round of strong northwest winds possible Friday night into Saturday. Beachgoers face a relatively low rip-current risk through Saturday, but that risk is expected to rise as northeast winds build Sunday and early next week.
Rain Chances Return Next Week
Rain chances increase next week, with a possible low on Monday and breezy northeast winds early in the week.
