Heat stings early this season

Near 90° record temps into the weekend

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The temps are starting to sizzle and this heat will stay with us until next week. Our sunny conditions are combining with hot SW winds holding back the sea breeze. Temps today push into the upper 80s, coming only degrees away from the record of 91. Afternoon highs will average 10 to 15 degrees above normal through the weekend with a slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms.

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Saturday: Near record highs continue with a slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms, 20 percent. Patchy fog early with wake-up temperatures in the upper 50s to 60s. Afternoon highs in the 80s inland and along our sandy shores. The chance of showers, storms will increase after 2pm through sunset. Wind SW 10-15 mph.

Pollen count: 10.6 - Juniper, Oak, Bayberry, Grass...

Looking ahead: Showers with storms possible Sunday. The unsettled pattern continues through the start of the week.

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After covering the weather from every corner of Florida and doing marine research in the Gulf, Mark Collins settled in Jacksonville to forecast weather for The First Coast.

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