Saturday, May 2, 2026, started muggy and gray in Jacksonville, with temperatures hovering near 69°F and humidity thick in the air. Forecasters expect showers and thunderstorms to fire up after about 9 a.m., with the strongest storms more likely later in the day.
Afternoon Storms And Severe Wind Risk
The prime window for showers and thunderstorms runs from about 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, with the focus on areas along and south of I-10. Typical winds will blow around 5 to 17 mph with gusts near 25 to 30 mph, but stronger storm cores could crank out damaging downburst gusts of 40 to 60 mph, frequent lightning, and brief bursts of very heavy rain. New rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected in the heavier cells, which could trigger localized street flooding and sharply reduced visibility over a short period.
Coast And Beaches
All area beaches carry a moderate rip current risk on Saturday, May…..