JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Rain and storm chances will be widespread today as a front moves back into our region. Highs for the day will be in the 80s.
Scattered showers and storms will remain in the forecast on Mother’s Day with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
Activity will be most widespread in the afternoon and evening. If you have any outdoor plans for Mother’s Day make sure to keep an eye on the sky.
An isolated strong to severe storm will be possible as well as we head into Sunday afternoon and evening. Gusty wind and small hail will be possible in any storm.
The front will linger near our area early next week, which will keep showers and storms in the forecast on Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures will remain in the 80s
The front will clear our region on Wednesday. Sunshine will return thanks to drier air and temperatures will not be as warm, in the mid to upper 70s.
In terms of rainfall, the front will bring beneficial rainfall to our area with some spots picking up around an inch or more of rain. We will certainly take anything that we can get due to the drought.
Regarding the drought, the latest drought monitor reflects the overall pattern over the past few months. Most of our area remains in an extreme drought. An exceptional drought classification remains over the same locations.
TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy. Low 68.
MOTHER’S DAY: Mostly Cloudy. Scattered Rain & Storms. High 86, Low 70.
MONDAY: Mostly Cloudy. Scattered Rain & Storms. High 86, Low 68.
TUESDAY: Partly to Mostly Cloudy. Isolated Rain & Storms. High 78, Low 65.
WEDNESDAY: Sun & Clouds. High 84, Low 66.
THURSDAY: Sun & Clouds. High 88, Low 65.
FRIDAY: Sun & Clouds. High 87, Low 67.