Rain fades clearing views for tonight’s lunar eclipse

Severe storms have ended around the area after several reports of hail and high winds.

Showers have dried up around Duval where 2.5 inches of rain fell in an hour’s time.

Thunderstorms continue to shift westward this evening covering areas from Bradford to Alachua and Columbia counties. Rain this evening toward I-75 will fade after sunset.

Don’t forget to watch the total lunar eclipse tonight. The rain will be over when the eclipse starts just after 9:30 and reaches totality just after midnight under partly cloudy to mostly clear skies.

Tomorrow kicks off a hot work week ahead with each day in the 90s. It actually gets even hotter by the end of the week with a run into the mid 90s. There will be a small chance for afternoon storms each day without any significant soaking patterns expected.