Rain brings welcome relief from drought
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s not the prettiest day out there, but I know a lot of you have been hoping for some of this wet weather—especially with how dry northeast Florida’s been. Rain is covering much of Jacksonville, dipping all the way down to St. Augustine and up toward Brunswick.
You may have noticed the rain really soaking the beaches, including Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Neptune Beach. Even now, the winds are strong enough that the cameras are shaking. Folks walking out on the sand probably caught a quick break, but as I’ve been sharing on The Weather Authority, this rain is expected to return throughout the day.
From the Exact Track 4D radar, you can see big blobs of blue, green, and yellow, showing those showers sweeping across our area. This rain is much-needed for our drought-stricken zones—just look at the drought monitor showing deep reds across so many communities.
What you need to know right now
Let’s talk about what you’re feeling outside. We’re sitting in the 50s and 60s for temperature right now—pretty comfortable considering how gray it is. Humidity is up at 93 percent, and wind from the northeast is steady at 16 miles per hour, so it probably feels like 64 degrees if you’re stepping out.
Visibility is still good for most areas. The rain hasn’t caused much trouble seeing out on the roads, but I did want to remind you—just because everything is soaked doesn’t mean it’s safe to burn. I got an email asking about this, and it’s still not safe or recommended to burn anything right now. Please hold off, even with the rain on the way.
In case you’ve snapped any photos or video of today’s wild weather, you can share them with us at SnapJAX. We love seeing what’s happening in your neighborhood.
How long will the rain last?
The rain is forecast to stick around for most of the day, with occasional breaks before coming back again, especially along the coast and through communities like Macclenny, Lake City, and Starke. Don’t count on the downpour ending the drought just yet—it’ll help, but based on what we’re seeing, it’s only expected to chip away at the dry conditions over time.
As always, keep an eye on The Weather Authority and our Exact Track 4D radar for the latest updates.