Severe Thunderstorms, Heavy Downpours For North Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has placed portions of southeast Georgia and northeast Florida under a Slight Risk (level 2/5) for severe thunderstorms on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Strong to isolated severe thunderstorms are expected across southeast Georgia and northeast Florida, mainly during the afternoon and early evening hours through this evening.

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville is alerting residents of the severe storm risk today. The primary threat is damaging wind gusts of 40-60 mph.

According to NWS Jacksonville, stronger storms may develop with the Slight (2/5) risk level, with isolated strong-to-severe thunderstorms possible across the shaded area.

Stronger storms on Tuesday may produce:

• Damaging winds (40-60 mph) – Primary threat
• Frequent lightning
• Locally heavy downpours
• Localized flooding (especially in urban and low-lying areas)

North Florida and Southeast Georgia areas at highest risk for thunderstorms include:

• Alma, GA
• Waycross, GA
• Jesup, GA
• St. Simons Island, GA
• Live Oak, FL
• Lake City, FL
• Jacksonville, FL
• Jacksonville Beach, FL
• Gainesville, FL
• Palatka, FL

Jacksonville Weather Forecast

Tuesday
Hot with a high near 90°F. Strong to isolated severe thunderstorms likely in the afternoon and evening. Chance of precipitation 50-70%. Hazards include damaging winds, frequent lightning, locally heavy downpours, and localized flooding.

Tuesday Night
Chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Low around 70°F. South wind 5-10 mph.