Jacksonville Forecast, Sunny Skies with Afternoon Showers as Heat Index Tops 100 Degrees

As Jacksonville braces for a series of warm, potentially wet days ahead, the National Weather Service (NWS) is providing locals with detailed forecasts to plan their week. NWS Jacksonville reports a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms kicking in after 2 p.m. today, alongside what promises to be a mostly sunny day with highs soaring near 93 degrees.

Those planning evening activities might still want to keep an umbrella close at hand, though. The outlook for tonight shows a slight dip in the likelihood of precipitation, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. The humidity remains high as temperatures settle to a low around 75 degrees, fluctuating winds indicate, an unsettled atmosphere persists.

Moving into the weekend, the weather rhythm doesn’t skip a beat. Saturday and Sunday both mimic today’s climate beats – sunshine dominating the early hours, with punctual afternoon thunderstorms at a steady rate of 30 to 40 percent likelihood. The heat index for both days suggests outdoor gatherings before the afternoon may be prudent, with values topping out over 100 degrees…

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