JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – I want you to be ready for a powerful cold front sweeping into Jacksonville and our entire viewing area this weekend.
Starting Saturday, temperatures are expected to drop fast, with lows forecast in the teens and 20s by Sunday morning. The wind chills could make it feel even colder, with some spots feeling like you’re in the single digits.
Freeze warnings and frost advisories are in place, especially for inland neighborhoods like Macclenny and into Georgia. These are active now and likely to stick around through 9 a.m. Sunday.
This cold stretch is expected to last at least into Monday, so you’ll want to take extra precautions.
DONNA Marathon
The DONNA Marathon is this weekend, and that means lots of folks will be outdoors early Sunday. Temperatures at race time are forecast to be in those frigid twenties, with wind chills that could dip to the single digits.
The good news? It looks like the weather will stay dry. But it will be very cold, so wear plenty of layers if you plan to run, cheer, or volunteer at the event.
Current conditions across the region
Right now, I’m tracking temperatures around 30 in Jacksonville, with numbers in the 20s and 30s for places like Georgia and Macclenny. It’s a little warmer on the coast, but only by a few degrees. Wind gusts are down inland but picking up along the coast, so it’ll feel brisk if you’re out early.
Tonight, lows are likely to range from the 30s and 40s across much of the area, with even the coast dipping into the 50s.
Be sure to check Exact Track 4D and The Weather Authority for updates throughout the cold spell. If you spot frosty scenes or icy moments, share them with fellow weather watchers through SnapJAX at news4jax.com/snapjax.