Jacksonville is experiencing extreme drought, heightened fire risk, and near-record heat, with little relief in sight according to News4JAX's meteorologist.

Much-needed rain covers Jacksonville and northeast Florida, bringing temporary relief to drought, with gusty winds, mild temperatures, and safety reminders from The Weather Authority.

Jacksonville's weekend begins with chilly mornings and a significant drought, but warmer days and lots of sun are forecast. News4JAX's meteorologist explains what to expect, from local temperatures to continuing dry conditions.

Dry weather and low humidity are increasing Jacksonville's fire danger. News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner breaks down what to expect, temperatures, and how to stay safe outdoors.

The week’s forecast features strong winds, scattered showers, and a hot finish in Jacksonville. Find out what to expect and when to plan your outdoor activities.

Heat Advisories

Jacksonville and surrounding areas are in for another day of dry, steamy heat. While the risk for rain remains low for most, a few inland spots west of Jacksonville could see an isolated thunderstorm. Rain chances are forecast to increase by the weekend.

Overnight storms moved south through Jacksonville, bringing a cool-down with highs in the 80s before the 90s are expected to return. The Weather Authority details what to expect before summer heats up again.

Get ready for a sizzling heat wave as near record temperatures hit, with no rain expected until next week.

Get the latest weather forecast with expected rain and thunderstorm patterns, temperature changes, and the coming weekend outlook.

Stay updated with cooler temperatures and dry weather this weekend in Jacksonville. Learn about the weekend forecast and the Donna Marathon conditions.

Get the latest weather updates including rain forecasts, temperature trends, and wind conditions for North Florida from News4JAX.

Temperatures remain in the low 90s with the feels like in the 100s and afternoon rain

From record lows to near record highs this week

Sunday brought a high temperature of 72 degrees. However the average temperature for this day is 65 degrees.

This is the second weekend in a row where the high temperature will remain in the mid 80s and drop into the low 60s.

After a high temperature near upper 80s degrees, there is a chance for light to moderate rain into the late evening.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – We hit 86° today at the airport, tying the previous record for this day in 2019. Our feels like temperature peaked at 89°, which is the second highest on record for the month of February. The all-time highest heat index, or feels like temperature, was 92° on February 13th, 2020. At Craig Airfield, we hit 87° Thursday, which also ties the daily high temperature record from 2019. That also ties the all-time high temperature record for the month of February for this site.

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