JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – I know a lot of you felt that chilly wind early this morning, but don’t get too comfortable—warmer weather is taking over fast!
Around Jacksonville, we went from 59 degrees up to 70 degrees before you could blink, and this trend is going to stick with us for a while.
Day by day, you can expect those numbers to keep climbing.
According to our Exact Track 4D radar and temperature maps, the biggest thing I’m watching is that we don’t have any significant rain in sight.
Our normal high right now is 89 degrees, and many of you have asked when we’ll get back into the 90s. That temperature mark is just around the corner, so keep an eye on those forecasts!
Fire danger remains high
Here’s something really important: the area is still dealing with a major drought.
On top of that, wind gusts in the teens to 20s are making things drier and increasing our fire risk.
If you’re spending any time outdoors or planning to do some burning, please use extra caution. The weather is expected to stay warm and dry, so those fire risks aren’t going away anytime soon.
Outdoor plans and beach days
If you have the day off or you’re making summer plans with the kids, it’s looking like a fantastic stretch for outdoor activities.
Visibility is great—no fog to slow you down—and we’re looking at mostly sunny skies.
A little cloud cover might pop up, but nothing that should spoil those beach days.
With the pleasant weather, I’d love to see your photos! Share your sunny days and summer fun with us through SnapJAX at https://www.news4jax.com/snapjax/.
What’s next?
Over the next week, don’t expect much change in the form of rainfall. Sunshine will be the main story, along with those warming temperatures. I’ll keep an eye on when we officially hit the 90s again, so stay tuned to News4JAX and The Weather Authority for the latest updates.