JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – We are expecting strong to severe thunderstorms and much-needed rainfall to impact all of our Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida counties this afternoon.
A Slight Risk means the potential for a few more severe storms, with higher confidence in their development.
Before the arrival of the storms, however, we could have near record highs temperatures in the low 80s. The record for today is 83/2001.
Model guidance shows the line holding together as it moves into our western counties and Southeast Georgia between 2-3 p.m., Northeast Florida counties, including Baker, Duval, Bradford, Clay, and Alachua, around 4-5 p.m., and into Putnam and St. Johns counties by 7-8 p.m.
A Wind Advisory is in effect from noon through 6 p.m. due to forecasted damaging southwest winds 15-25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. A few brief tornadoes both ahead of and within the squall line system can’t be ruled out.
After the system passes through this evening, scattered showers will continue through the early hours Monday morning.
Expect lows in the 50s with some low clouds and patchy fog possible early Wednesday morning, especially over southeast Georgia.