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Father’s Day forecast: heat and isolated storms ahead

Afternoon storms may bring heavy rain, flooding and dangerous lightning

The heat and humidity will build as we head into next week.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Showers and storms will be possible for the rest of the day with temperatures near 90 degrees. Heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty wind are possible within any storm.

A FLOOD WATCH is in effect for several of our Georgia counties.

Isolated instances of flooding will be possible, especially across Southeast Georgia. That area picked up 5 to 10” of rain yesterday and is most susceptible to flooding. A FLOOD WATCH remains in effect through tonight for that area.

Tonight will be mostly cloudy and warm with temperatures in the 70s. An isolated shower or storm will be possible after sunset.

Sunday's forecast.

We will see am mix of sun and clouds on Sunday which is Father’s Day along with the first day of summer! It will feel like it with temperatures in the low 90s.

A few isolated showers and storms will be possible.

Isolated showers and storms are likely Sunday afternoon and evening.

Storm coverage will be most widespread in the afternoon and evening. Heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty winds are possible in any storm.

A southwesterly wind will keep showers and storms in the forecast for much of the upcoming week.

Isolated showers and storms are likely early next week. It will be hot and humid with highs on Monday and Tuesday in the mid to upper 90s. Factoring in the heat and humidity, the heat index will approach if not exceed 100 to 105 degrees.

The latest drought monitor.

Regarding the drought, the latest drought monitor reflects some improvement across our area. Several areas have been downgraded to a severe drought which reflects the rainfall we saw over the past week.

While we are still in a deficit, rainfall will once again lead to more improvement in the next outlook.

TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy. An Isolated Storm Early. Low 76.

SUNDAY: Partly to Mostly Cloudy. Isolated Rain & Storms. High 92, Low 75.

MONDAY: Partly to Mostly Cloudy. Isolated Rain & Storms. High 95, Low 78.

TUESDAY: Partly to Mostly Cloudy. Isolated Rain & Storms. High 97, Low 78.

WEDNESDAY: Partly to Mostly Cloudy. Scattered Rain & Storms. High 95, Low 76.

THURSDAY: Partly to Mostly Cloudy. Scattered Rain & Storms. High 95, Low 75.