JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Expect scattered to numerous thunderstorms to pop up this afternoon and evening, with the best chance for the heavier storms closer to the coast, especially along the I-95/US-17 corridor.
The biggest concerns are downpours and gusty winds.
It won’t be a washout everywhere, but storms that do develop can be intense for a little while.
Be sure to have a way to get weather alerts and be ready to duck inside if thunder starts. The good news is storms should fade after sunset and move offshore, setting us up for a quiet evening.
Sunset is 8:30 p.m. on the longest day of the year.
Afternoon highs range from the upper 80s to near 90 in Southeast Georgia, and the low 90s in Northeast Florida. Add in the humidity, and it will feel like 100–105° this afternoon.
Looking ahead to Monday and Tuesday, rain chances drop a bit as slightly drier air moves in but the heat turns up. Highs climb into the low to mid 90s in Southeast Georgia and mid to upper 90s in Northeast Florida, with heat index values over 100 and Heat Advisory-level conditions possible both days.