JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tonight will be partly cloudy and warm with temperatures in the 70s.
As we head into the holiday weekend, the heat and humidity will stick around. We will see a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures in the 90s.
When you factor in the humidity, the heat index will approach if not exceed 105 degrees.
Showers and storms will develop in the afternoon and evening. Heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty wind will be possible in any storm.
Make sure to keep an eye to the sky and storms could develop rapidly. Activity will eventually dissipate later in the evening.
Storm coverage will be more widespread on Sunday with highs in the low to mid 90s. The heat index will remain near 105 degrees.
Regarding the drought, the latest drought monitor reflects improvement across our area. Several areas have been downgraded to a moderate and 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.
SATURDAY: Sun & Clouds. Scattered Rain & Storms. High 95, Low 76.
SUNDAY: Sun & Clouds. Scattered Rain & Storms. High 96, Low 77.
MONDAY: Sun & Clouds. Scattered Rain & Storms. High 95, Low 77.
TUESDAY: Sun & Clouds. Isolated Rain & Storms. High 96, Low 76.
WEDNESDAY: Partly Cloudy. Scattered Rain & Storms. High 97, Low 76.