Jacksonville woke up Sunday, April 26, to a pretty ideal start: mostly sunny skies, a light breeze, and temperatures lounging in the mid to upper 60s, all set to climb into the mid 80s by afternoon. That comfy west wind will get a little friskier later today before turning northeast tonight as a front approaches, nudging in a slight chance of afternoon showers and a few isolated thunderstorms.
Afternoon Storms And Timing
The best shot at showers and thunderstorms arrives between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., mainly inland and along the sea-breeze boundaries. A few stronger cells could briefly dump heavy rain and kick up gusty winds, but most neighborhoods will stay on the dry side. Highs are expected to top out near 85 with west winds around 5 to 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Smoke And Air Quality
Smoke drifting into parts of southeast Georgia and northeast Florida is trimming visibility in spots and could push air quality into…..