JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe weather outlook for North Florida, due to the risk of strong to severe thunderstorms for North Florida on Sunday, May 25, 2025. [caption id="attachment_7758" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] National Weather Service Jacksonville Flood Risk I-95 Corridor[/caption] Additionally, there is a risk of localized flooding, particularly near the I-95 corridor, due to the potential for heavy rainfall in a short period. Afternoon and Evening Storm Risks [caption id="attachment_7755" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] National Weather Service Jacksonville Severe Weather Forecast for North Florida May 25, 2025.[/caption] According to NWS Jacksonville, severe thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon and evening on Sunday for the following cities in Northeast Florida: Jacksonville Jacksonville Beach St. Augustine Palatka Palm Coast Stronger storms will be capable of producing: Damaging winds 40 to 60 mph Small Hail Heavy Rainfall Lightning strikes, which may be fatal to people and pets who remain outside. [caption id="attachment_7742" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] National Weather Service Jacksonville Severe Weather Forecast for North Florida Sunday May 25, 2025.[/caption] The rain and cloud coverage will bring some brief relief to North Florida from the excessive heat this past week. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="600"] National Weather Service Jacksonville Weather Radar for North Florida[/caption] [caption id="attachment_7739" align="aligncenter" width="965"] National Weather Service forecast map showing the warmest heat index across Florida on Sunday, May 25, 2025.[/caption] Jacksonville Weather Forecast Sunday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Sunday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Memorial Day A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Monday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.