JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Get outside this weekend, because the weather couldn’t be much better. Drier-than-normal conditions are settling in across the region, with high temperatures climbing into the upper 80s to low 90s inland and a more comfortable mid-80s along the coast.
A surface high-pressure system is slowly shifting east, pulling in a light southeast breeze and keeping winds around 10 mph at the coast. That means mostly sunny skies, fluffy clouds building in the afternoon, with no rain in the forecast. (It’s still Florida, and you can’t rule out a stray shower, ever).
Tonight, expect a comfortable night with lows dipping into the mid-60s to low 70s. Some patchy fog could develop over inland areas overnight.
Heading to the beach? Know before you go
The beach will be beautiful today, with a moderate rip current risk in effect this weekend. Swimmers should swim near a lifeguard when possible.
Enjoy it while it lasts
This stretch of gorgeous weather won’t last forever. A gradual warming trend continues through Monday, but changes are on the way by midweek. Isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms are possible across inland Southeast Georgia on Tuesday, with shower and storm chances increasing Wednesday through Friday.
And here’s the big one: heat index values are expected to climb into the 100–105 degree range by late next week. Stay hydrated, limit time outdoors during peak afternoon heat, and listen to your body if you spend several hours outdoors.