Severe Thunderstorm, Gusty Winds For North Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a weather alert for North Florida and southeast Georgia on Sunday, March 15, 2026, and Monday, March 16, 2026, due to risks of strong-to-severe thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm activity is expected to develop ahead of an approaching cold front, affecting northeast Florida and southeast Georgia during the afternoon and evening on both days.

According to NWS Jacksonville, isolated strong-to-severe thunderstorms may develop on Sunday, with scattered strong-to-severe thunderstorms on Monday, with the primary impacts across northeast Florida and southeast Georgia.

Stronger storms on Sunday may produce:

• Gusty winds (40-60 mph)
• Small hail
• Locally heavy downpours

On Monday, main storm hazards include:

• Damaging winds
• A few possible tornadoes

Additionally, increased wildfire danger is expected due to ongoing extreme drought conditions across the region. Practice wildfire prevention measures.

Widespread beneficial rainfall is expected Sunday into Monday, which may help alleviate drought conditions but could lead to brief localized flooding in urban, low-lying, or poorly drained areas.

North Florida areas at risk for thunderstorms include:

• Lake City
• Live Oak

Jacksonville Weather Forecast

Sunday
Chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with isolated severe thunderstorms possible in the afternoon and evening. High near 85°F. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon, gusts up to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Hazards include gusty winds, small hail, and locally heavy downpours.

Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 67°F. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, with scattered severe thunderstorms possible in the afternoon and evening. High near 81°F. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday Night
A 20% chance of showers before 2am. Low around 39°F. Breezy.

The NWS Jacksonville forecast indicates widespread beneficial rainfall is expected with these storms, providing needed moisture amid ongoing drought conditions, while the primary concerns remain damaging winds and possible tornadoes on Monday.