Severe Thunderstorm, Tornado Risk For North Florida

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May 29, 2025 10:31 am

National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Forecast for Florida Thursday May 29, 2025.

JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe weather outlook for North Florida, due to the risk of severe thunderstorms across north Florida on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Afternoon and Evening Storm Risks

According to NWS Jacksonville, strong to severe thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon and evening on Thursday.

Storm coverage on Thursday should be greatest between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. over Southeast Georgia, the I-95 corridor, and coastal regions of North Florida

Stronger storms will be capable of producing:

Damaging winds (40-60 mph), capable of impacting structures and trees.
Isolated brief tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
Heavy downpours, which may lead to localized flooding in areas already saturated from recent rainfall.
Localized flooding from heavy downpours.
Small Hail is possible with stronger storms.
Frequent lightning strikes, which may be fatal to people and pets who remain outside.

National Weather Service Jacksonville Severe Weather Forecast for North Florida Thursday May 29, 2025.

North Florida cities at risk for severe weather include:

Jacksonville
Jacksonville Beach
Saint Augustine
Palm Coast

National Weather Service Jacksonville Weather Radar for North Florida

Jacksonville Weather Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 92. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Published by

FLORIDA WORD

May 29, 2025 10:31 am