JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A few 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.
Tonight will be mostly cloudy and warm with temperatures in the 70s. An isolated shower or storm will be possible after sunset.
We will see a mix of sun and clouds on Tuesday with highs in the mid to upper 90s. A few isolated showers and storms will be possible.
Activity will be most widespread in the afternoon and evening. Heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty winds are possible in any storm.
Coverage of storms will remain isolated on Wednesday with highs in mid to upper 90s. Factoring in the heat and humidity, the heat index will approach if not exceed 105 degrees.
Activity will become more widespread on Thursday with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s.
The heat index could exceed 105 degrees later this week, which could result in a heat advisory.
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: Partly Cloudy. An Isolated Storm Early. Low 77.
TUESDAY: Partly to Mostly Cloudy. Isolated Rain & Storms. High 97, Low 77.
WEDNESDAY: Partly to Mostly Cloudy. Isolated Rain & Storms. High 96, Low 76.
THURSDAY: Partly to Mostly Cloudy. Scattered Rain & Storms. High 95, Low 76.
FRIDAY: Partly to Mostly Cloudy. Isolated Rain & Storms. High 95, Low 77.
SATURDAY: Sun & Clouds. Mainly Dry. High 96, Low 78.
SUNDAY: Sun & Clouds. Mainly Dry. High 96, Low 78.