National Weather Service Jacksonville forecast for North Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a forecast for North Florida predicting scattered to numerous thunderstorms with potential heavy rain today, and monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 expected to become Tropical Storm Imelda this weekend, potentially bringing marine and beach hazards starting late Sunday, on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
According to NWS Jacksonville, scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected today with main hazards of gusty winds and brief flooding. A tropical depression is expected to form near the Bahamas over the weekend, strengthening into Tropical Storm Imelda, tracking northward parallel to the east Florida coast, with local marine and surf zone impacts likely late Sunday into next week. No active severe weather watches or warnings at this time. There is a moderate rip current risk today. Highs in the upper 80s today.
Storms will continue to develop through the weekend, with heavy downpours expected, bringing potential isolated flood risk.
Storms will be capable of producing:
The greatest risk for thunderstorms is in the afternoon, with expected rainfall of a tenth to quarter inch, except locally higher in thunderstorms today. There is also a high chance of precipitation, ranging from 50-60% across much of the region.
North Florida cities at risk for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms include regions such as:
Additionally, heavy downpours may lead to flooding, especially in urban, low-lying, and poor drainage areas. Avoid flooded areas and never enter flood waters. Turn Around Don’t Drown!
Today (Saturday) A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Sunday A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
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