JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe weather outlook for North Florida, highlighting the risk of severe thunderstorms across northeast Florida on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The forecast warns of potentially hazardous conditions continuing through the weekend.
Afternoon and Evening Storm Risks
The NWS Jacksonville office has identified a heightened threat of isolated strong to severe thunderstorms on May 8, 2025, particularly affecting inland Southeast Georgia and the Atlantic coast. Key hazards include:
- Damaging winds (40-60 mph), capable of impacting structures and trees.
- Hail, posing risks to property and vehicles.
- Heavy downpours, which may lead to localized flooding in areas already saturated from recent rainfall.
The shaded area on the map, indicating the severe thunderstorm risk zone, includes the following cities in northeast Florida:
- Jacksonville
- Jacksonville Beach
- Palatka
- Palm Coast
According to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, a stalled front across North Florida will trigger waves of heavy rainfall and isolated severe storms daily through at least Sunday, May 10, 2025.
Storms are expected to intensify each afternoon and evening, especially near and east of the Highway 301 corridor toward the Atlantic coast.
Jacksonville Weather Forecast
Thursday, May 8, 2025
A chance of showers before 2 PM, escalating to likely showers and possible thunderstorms between 2 PM and 5 PM, with showers and thunderstorms likely after 5 PM. Partly sunny, with a high near 86°F. Southwest winds at 5-7 mph. Precipitation chance: 70%. Expected rainfall: 0.25 to 0.5 inches…