National Weather Service Jacksonville rain and temperature forecast for North Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a forecast for North Florida predicting waves of heavy rain and thunderstorms over the next several days, with the greatest rainfall totals (2-3 inches or more) expected along the coast, potentially leading to flooding in urban and flood-prone locations.
According to NWS Jacksonville, strong storms are possible in the mid to late afternoon today. There are no active watches or warnings at this time, but heavy downpours on saturated ground may bring localized flood risks, especially in urban and poor drainage areas. Breezy northeast winds will continue, with gusts up to 20 mph today and higher on Monday.
Storms will continue to develop, with heavy downpours expected, bringing isolated flood risk through midweek.
Storms will be capable of producing:
The greatest risk for heavy rainfall is along the coast and I-95 corridor, with expected totals of 2-3 inches or more possible over the next several days. There is also a high chance of precipitation, ranging from 60-80% today through Monday across much of the region.
North Florida cities at risk for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms include regions such as:
Additionally, heavy downpours on already-saturated ground increases the risk for flooding, especially in urban, low-lying, saturated, and poor drainage areas. Avoid flooded areas and never enter flood waters. Turn Around Don’t Drown!
Today (Sunday) Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 101. Northeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday A slight chance of showers before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 84. Breezy, with a northeast wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 74. Breezy, with a northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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