JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Drivers and outdoor activities across the region should keep a close eye on the sky Sunday afternoon and evening. Heavy rain and slow-moving storms are setting up conditions that could lead to localized flooding, particularly between the I-75 and US 301 corridors.
The threat peaks between 7 and 9 p.m., when sea breezes are expected to collide in the area, potentially resulting in heavy downpours in a short amount of time.
Storm activity is expected to die down later in the evening, but scattered showers and isolated storms could linger into Southeast Georgia through early Monday morning.
Hot, humid, and sticky
Don’t pack away the sunscreen just yet. Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s and low 90s again Sunday afternoon, and it’s going to feel even hotter than that. Feels like temperatures could push into the upper 90s during the middle afternoon hours.
Overnight won’t offer much relief. Expect muggy conditions with lows in the low 70s inland and the mid-70s along the coast.
More of the same heading into early next week
Memorial Day Monday and Tuesday bring a familiar pattern: afternoon and evening thunderstorms paired with hot, humid air.
Drier air begins to work into the area from the south Monday afternoon into Tuesday, which could ease storm coverage a bit, especially across northeast Florida and along the coast.
Afternoon highs will stay above normal, reaching the mid-80s to low 90s. Heat index values could hit the mid-90s to around 100 degrees on the hottest days. Overnight lows will range from the upper 60s to upper 70s.