Foggy start brings safety warnings
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hey, Jacksonville! If you’re heading out first thing, keep in mind—we’ve got some patchy fog to start the day. I’m Meteorologist Katie Garner with The Weather Authority, and I saw that visibility in parts of Jacksonville and Macclenny dropped to about a mile this morning. That’s low enough you’ll really want to slow it down and switch on those low beams, especially if you’re driving the kids to the bus stop or heading out on a country road.
If you travel around Lake City or Green Cove Springs, visibility is expected to be low there as well. Not only is the fog reducing what you can see, but for those of you heading through those rural stretches—watch out for deer! I always say, if you end up a few minutes late for work, just blame it on that thick fog.
Sunny, warm stretch ahead
The Exact Track 4D radar is showing a whole lot of clear across the board after that morning fog lifts. We’re looking at temperatures starting in the 60s and quickly climbing. It’s expected to be in the mid to upper 80s today—86 degrees is my forecast high, with a light breeze around 17 mph if you’re near the coast in St. Augustine.
High pressure is taking charge in our area, which means a dry stretch for the rest of the workweek and heading into the weekend. Thursday and Friday are both shaping up to be gorgeous. And yes, it definitely looks like perfect wedding weather this weekend for a few of you who reached out to me!
With highs well above average Saturday and Sunday—think 89 to 90 degrees—beach plans are looking golden. Just don’t forget your sunscreen. I always say, nobody likes to get burned. If you’re out early walking the dog, you’ll both enjoy those morning temperatures in the 60s to 70s, warming up to the 80s by early afternoon.
Small rain chance returns next week
Looking ahead, there’s just a slight chance for rain returning from Sunday through Wednesday, with rain chances in the 10 to 20 percent range. Showers are expected to roll in from the Atlantic rather than sweeping down from the north, so we aren’t looking at any major weather event or big cold front.
By the time midweek rolls around next week, you can expect a bit more cloud cover and a return to upper 80s for highs.
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