According to the latest NWS Jacksonville update, some of these thunderstorms may produce wind gusts of 35-45 mph, localized heavy rain and flooding, and frequent lightning.
The most favored locations for strong thunderstorms are along the Georgia/Florida border, the I-10 corridor, and the First Coast.
NWS Jacksonville graphic: Stronger storms possible now through 8:30 p.m. (issued August 8, 2026)
General storm activity may continue through about 9:30 p.m.
Stronger storms today may produce:
Wind gusts of 35-45 mph – Primary threat
Frequent lightning
Locally heavy downpours (localized flooding risk, especially along the I-10 corridor and First Coast)
The overall risk of flash flooding is low to moderate in the strongest storms. A High Risk of Rip Currents is also in effect for all area beaches today.
Temperatures today will reach the upper 80s to lower 90s under partly to mostly cloudy skies. Heat and humidity are expected to build next week, with Heat Advisories possible beginning Tuesday.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
