Filtered sunshine will push through during the morning hours, sending temperatures climbing into the 90s by early afternoon.
Filtered sunshine will push through during the morning hours, sending temperatures climbing into the 90s by early afternoon.
A disorganized area of low pressure is sitting in the Bay of Campeche — the southern pocket of the Gulf of Mexico, nestled between Mexico’s eastern coastline and the Yucatán Peninsula. This system is fueling a large cluster of heavy rain and thunderstorms, mainly in the southern and western Gulf.
Jacksonville is in for extreme heat with feels-like temperatures reaching 100 to 105 degrees, alongside an increased chance of afternoon showers and storms through the weekend. No immediate tropical threats expected, but rain may bring drought relief.
The updated drought monitor is released on Thursday and over the past few months there’s been little change. Until this week.
Brace yourself for dangerous heat and summer showers in Jacksonville, with temperatures hitting the mid-90s, daily storm chances, and important safety tips from The Weather Authority.
Jacksonville starts with early pop-up showers, clearing by midday for warm and sunny outdoor plans. Find out what’s ahead for the rest of the week and get ready for rising temperatures.
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville is highlighting a significant increase in heat and humidity through the end of the week and into the weekend, with heat index values expected to climb into the dangerous range for many inland communities.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) received over 5,500 reports from Mexico to North Florida of people feeling shaking. The highest concentration of reports were along Central and West Florida, closest to the epicenter of the earthquake.
Jacksonville is facing a scorching weekend with heat index values expected to reach up to 108 degrees. Spotty showers and tropical updates are also in the forecast, according to News4JAX’s meteorologist Katie Garner.
