Sea breeze storms moving through Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Expect to hear plenty of rumbles around Jacksonville and the First Coast as sea breeze-driven thunderstorms are back in the forecast. The Weather Authority’s Exact Track 4D Radar, shows clusters of showers and downpours firing up across Flagler, Putnam, and St. John’s counties, with an occasional burst of hail. As the sea breeze boundary pushes inland past the I-95 corridor, those slow-moving storms are churning toward the deeper interior—bringing heavy rainfall to some neighborhoods and a noticeable cool-down in areas already impacted by outflow from earlier storms.
Radar still shows storms creeping through southern Putnam County and into Clay County, with locally heavy rain being the top concern for anyone in the path of these cells. If you’re in areas like Waycross or on the south side of Jacksonville, keep an eye to the sky—the forecast calls for these showers to linger as the day heats up.
Heat and humidity ramp up ‘feels like’ temps
Even with a few clouds around, there’s no escaping the heat. Thermometers have already soared to 94 degrees this afternoon, but the real story is the humidity. The heat index—how it actually feels outside—has pushed into the upper 90s and even over 100 degrees in a few inland spots. Coastal communities are catching a bit of a break, where just an 89-degree breeze and blue skies are the rule, while inland locations remain locked into a triple-digit “ready set sweat” stretch.
The Weather Authority’s graphics confirm that coastal areas like St. Augustine and Palm Coast are seeing some relief with afternoon storms, while Orange Park and other locales away from the beaches are stuck with that sticky summer air. It’s a classic summer pattern: cooler by the water, sweltering farther inland.
Looking ahead: Storm risks, weekend forecast, and severe threat
The forecast isn’t showing much change through the weekend. Expect a familiar setup: morning lows in the 70s, quick warm-ups into the upper 80s to low 90s, and a good chance for afternoon and evening thunderstorms both Friday and Saturday. Flag Day and Father’s Day plans might need a Plan B ready—showers could pop up after 2 p.m., especially away from the coast.
The good news? The severe storm risk is staying low. The Weather Authority’s “Severe Risk” scale holds at zero out of five—meaning storms are expected to stay in the “garden variety” range, rather than turning dangerous. Rainfall totals will depend on where the slowest-moving thunderstorm cells set up each afternoon, so some areas might see a quick soaking while others stay mostly dry.
If you’re looking to hit the beach or get out on the water, the air temperature is hovering near 88 degrees and the water is a comfortable 81 degrees. The rip current risk is moderate, so keep safety top of mind.
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