Severe Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds For North Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe weather outlook for North Florida, due to a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of strong to severe thunderstorms on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

According to NWS Jacksonville, strong to isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and evening.

Stronger storms will be capable of producing:

• Damaging winds (40-60 mph), capable of impacting structures and trees.
• Small hail from stronger storms.
• Heavy downpours, which may lead to localized flooding in areas already saturated from recent rainfall..
• Frequent lightning strikes, which may be fatal to people and pets who remain outside.

North Florida cities at risk for severe thunderstorms include:

• Jacksonville
• Jacksonville Beach
• Saint Augustine
• Live Oak
• Palatka
• Lake City
• Gainesville
• Ocala

Jacksonville Weather Forecast

Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. Light and variable wind becoming east 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday
A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday
A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.