Jacksonville residents should keep their raincoats handy and plan for indoor activities this week, as the National Weather Service (NWS) has forecast a string of stormy days ahead. According to the NWS update, the city is in for a spell of showers and thunderstorms, beginning with a 70% chance of precipitation today and a likelihood of rain persisting through the coming days.
The skies are expected to cloud over, with a possible thunderstorm between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., intensifying further after 5 p.m. Current conditions report a partly sunny high of 86 degrees Fahrenheit with a calm south wind, though that’s set to change as showers roll in. Tonight, the likelihood of storms continues before calming slightly after midnight. Showers may still develop after 5 a.m., with the NWS reporting a low around 70 degrees and a 60% chance of rain.
Tomorrow won’t bring much relief, with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms on the horizon, mainly expected after 2 p.m. Jacksonville’s weekend outlook is similarly soggy, with heavy clouds and rain anticipated. Saturday holds a 90% chance of rain, ensuring a wet start to the weekend. Likewise, showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for Sunday—part of a consistent pattern the city will face in the days ahead…