Jacksonville residents should prepare for a hot and humid week, as the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts several days of showers and thunderstorms. According to a detailed outlook from the NWS Jacksonville office, there’s a slight chance of rain today, with thunderstorms becoming more likely after 1 p.m. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of around 94 degrees.
The NWS reports that heat index values may reach up to 106 degrees, indicating high humidity levels. Northwest winds are expected at 6 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 16 mph. Rainfall amounts could range between a quarter and half an inch if storms develop. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms are likely before midnight, with a low temperature near 76 degrees.
At the start of the workweek, Monday maintains the ongoing weather pattern, with a slight chance of morning showers increasing to likely thunderstorms after 11 a.m. under mostly sunny skies. High temperatures are expected to reach around 94 degrees. The NWS has noted heat index values potentially reaching up to 109, indicating another hot and humid day. This pattern is forecast to continue into the early part of the week, with daily and nightly chances of showers and thunderstorms offering occasional relief, though temperatures are expected to remain consistently in the upper 90s…