Jacksonville and Northeast Florida face extreme drought and elevated fire risk, with light rain expected and mild temperatures. Get the latest forecast and tips from News4JAX’s Weather Authority.

Jacksonville is waking up to chilly weather but can expect a rapid warm-up into the 80s this weekend. Drought conditions continue, bringing increased fire risks.

Jacksonville is in for sunny skies, mild temperatures, and a coastal flood advisory due to high tides. News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner shares what to expect, from today’s forecast to the weekend warm-up and beyond.

Jacksonville is expected to see increased rain chances heading into Labor Day weekend, according to News4JAX meteorologist Richard Nunn, with temperatures cooling slightly before warming up again and no local threat from Tropical Storm Fernand.

Jacksonville faces a cloudy, rainy Sunday with thunderstorms possible. The Weather Authority forecasts cooler temps, storms tapering off through the week, and a return to summer heat by midweek.

News4JAX meteorologist Richard Nunn says Jacksonville is in for a shift from scattered showers to widespread rain this week, with a slight chance for tropical development and rising rain totals by Thursday.

Jacksonville weather forecast from News4JAX: Rain chances return this week while temperatures cool down slightly as a cold front approaches.