Rain, wind, and gray skies today
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – I’ll be honest with you, it’s just a nasty day out there across Jacksonville and all the nearby neighborhoods. The rain is relentless, the wind is howling, and everywhere you look, the sky stays cloudy and gray.
I know you, like me, might want to stay inside and ride it out. This storm is putting a damper on plans, but sometimes, a lazy day is just what we need.
Choppy waters, bridge closure, and more
Let’s talk specifics on what’s happening around our area. Yesterday, the Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine had to close due to tidal flooding—definitely one of the more dramatic impacts of this weekend’s system. I also checked our live cams and saw choppy, white-topped waves at St. Augustine Marina and Doctors Lake Marina. Winds have been steady around 13 mph, with temperatures in the low 60s this morning.
If you’re near Jacksonville Beach, just know the surf has been especially rough, and fog has made it look even hazier than usual. At 501 Riverside, it’s just been cloudy, wet, and honestly a little gloomy, all confirmed by our Exact Track 4D radar grabs. And it’s not just the rivers and beaches—JAX Airport and Morningstar Marinas are showing plenty of gusty wind too.
Looking ahead: Weekend weather forecast
Here’s what you can expect moving forward. Today’s rain and gusty conditions are likely to hang around, but there’s a light at the end of this tunnel—things are expected to start clearing up tomorrow morning.
For Sunday, I’m forecasting about a 30% chance of lingering showers, especially in the late afternoon. Planning to catch the Jags game in person? There might be a passing shower, but a total washout does not look likely as of now.
Sustained winds in the teens and 20s will be with us throughout the day, so if you have to be out and about, hang onto your hats! For a more detailed look at wind gusts, I’ll have a fresh update during our 9:15 broadcast, so stay tuned.
Share your stormy weekend photos
If you’re cozying up at home or brave enough to head out, share what the weekend weather looks like from your perspective. We’d love to see your photos—send them to SnapJAX!