Jacksonville rolled out of bed Tuesday, May 5, to clear skies and a comfortable 65°F at Jacksonville International Airport. By afternoon, inland temperatures will rise into the low 80s as a stiff southeast breeze kicks in, with gusts expected near 30 mph late in the day. Those onshore winds will churn up the surf and keep a moderate rip current risk in play at area beaches, while falling humidity inland raises an elevated fire danger through Thursday. Many inland neighborhoods should also brace for a sharper heat spike Wednesday and Thursday, with highs climbing into the 90s.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Southeast winds of roughly 6 to 20 mph this afternoon will gust as high as 30 mph, which could make things a bit wobbly for bikes, light trucks and any unsecured patio gear. The Atlantic sea breeze is expected to push inland late in the afternoon, nudging coastal winds more easterly and keeping shorelines choppy. These timing and wind details line up with the local forecast from the…..