JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Ongoing wet weather continues to make mornings a little messier for Northeast Florida with widespread rainfall across Jacksonville and the surrounding areas.
Showers and storms are forecast to become even more widespread, developing as early as noon and increasing through the afternoon.
Plans for outdoor events—dinner, sports, or a night out—may need to be moved indoors as evening storms are likely to continue.
While rain chances are expected to drop early next week, today’s storms could be especially disruptive, with rain chances currently near 80%, tapering to about 40% from Monday to Wednesday.
Heat holds steady
Jacksonville is holding close to its seasonal average, with current temperatures in the 70s and highs expected to rise to around 90.
According to Exact Track 4D, the “feels like” temperatures will remain more moderate than earlier this week, tracking closer to the actual temperature.
This means the oppressive heat index should be less extreme, even as the area continues its run of days in the low 90s.
Be mindful that while the heat may not seem as high, high humidity and incoming storms can still make conditions uncomfortable for outdoor plans.
Atlantic tropic activity picks up
The Weather Authority is monitoring three developing systems in the Atlantic.
One is anticipated to become a tropical depression this weekend, with a projected track reminiscent of Tropical Storm Aaron.
This system has an 80% chance of development in the next seven days—and potentially even sooner.
Two additional systems are also being watched, although only one of them shows a 10% development chance at this time, and another off the African coast appears increasingly favorable for formation.
All three are benefiting from low wind shear and unusually warm Atlantic sea surface temperatures in the 80s.
While none of these systems currently threaten the immediate viewing area, The Weather Authority team stands ready to track them and provide updates as their paths become clear.
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