Severe Thunderstorm, Rip Current Risk For North Florida

Jacksonville, FL – The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe weather outlook for North Florida, warning of potential severe thunderstorms across northeast Florida on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Severe Thunderstorms Expected Tuesday Afternoon

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville forecasts isolated strong to severe thunderstorms across North Florida, particularly along and north of the I-10 corridor, from 12 PM to 7 PM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Affected areas include:

• Jacksonville
• Lake City
• Live Oak

Expected hazards include wind gusts of 30–50 mph and isolated heavy downpours. Additionally, a Moderate Risk for rip currents is in effect along northeast Florida beaches.

Jacksonville Weather Forecast

After Tuesday’s storms, North Florida will transition to a drier and hotter pattern through the weekend. Here’s the detailed forecast for Jacksonville:

• Tuesday, May 13: Mostly sunny, high near 85°F. 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 PM. Southwest wind 7–9 mph, gusts up to 15 mph.
• Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, low around 67°F. Southwest wind 6–9 mph.
• Wednesday: Sunny, high near 90°F. West wind 6–8 mph.
• Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, low around 69°F. South wind around 7 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
• Thursday: Sunny, high near 94°F. Southwest wind 5–10 mph, gusts up to 16 mph.
• Thursday Night: Mostly clear, low around 70°F.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, high near 95°F.
• Friday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 72°F.