JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Scattered showers and storms will remain in the forecast for the rest of the evening, especially along and west of the 301 corridor.
We will see more sunshine on Monday as drier air moves into the region. It will be mostly sunny and breezy with highs in the 80s along the coast, 90s inland. An isolated shower or storm will be possible, but most spots will stay dry.
The rip current risk along the coast is high, use extreme caution if you will be in the water.
Storm coverage will remain isolated on Tuesday and Wednesday. An onshore wind will keep most spots along the coast dry and storm coverage will be most widespread inland.
Coverage will increase Thursday into the upcoming weekend thanks to a front to the north and a southerly wind. Scattered showers and storms are likely with highs near 90 degrees.
In terms of rainfall, accumulation will depend highly on where storms develop. A few spots could see over an inch of rain through the weekend.
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 71.
MONDAY: Sun & Clouds. Mainly Dry. High 87, Low 72.
TUESDAY: Sun & Clouds. Mainly Dry. High 88, Low 72.
WEDNESDAY: Sun & Clouds. Mainly Dry. High 89, Low 71.
THURSDAY: Partly Cloudy. Isolated Rain & Storms. High 90, Low 72.
FRIDAY: Partly Cloudy. Isolated Rain & Storms. High 90, Low 73.