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Northeast Florida Weather: Jacksonville Showers and Wind Oct 17-18
Jacksonville, FL – According to the National Weather Service, the forecast for Jacksonville in Duval County calls for increasing rain chances beginning Friday afternoon, followed by breezy conditions
By Rachel Monroe · 2026-10-15T07:08:00.249Z
Jacksonville, FL – Warm, humid conditions across Jacksonville are expected to give way to a noticeably cooler and windier weekend, with scattered showers accompanying the change. Temperatures could climb to 88 degrees Friday before falling to approximately 63 degrees Saturday night, creating a 25 degree difference across the period. By Sunday, daytime temperatures are expected to remain in the lower 70s, while windy conditions and additional rain chances could affect outdoor activities, coastal recreation and weekend travel.
According to the National Weather Service, the forecast for Jacksonville in Duval County calls for increasing rain chances beginning Friday afternoon, followed by breezy conditions Saturday and windy weather Sunday. The changing pattern will bring a break from late week warmth, although temperatures are expected to remain well above freezing.
Friday Heat Gives Way to Weekend Showers Thursday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 86 degrees after areas of morning fog dissipate. Calm winds are expected to become easterly at 5 to 8 mph during the afternoon, allowing another warm day across the Jacksonville area.
Thursday night remains relatively mild, with temperatures falling near 70 degrees. Patchy fog could develop after 3 a.m., potentially creating areas of reduced visibility before Friday morning.
Friday is expected to be the warmest day of the period, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching approximately 88 degrees. Patchy fog may linger before 10 a.m., followed by a slight chance of showers between 4 and 5 p.m.
After 5 p.m., showers and thunderstorms become possible, with the National Weather Service placing Friday's overall precipitation probability at 30%. Southwest winds of 5 to 7 mph are expected during the afternoon.
Saturday Brings a Noticeable Temperature Drop Friday night remains mostly cloudy, with temperatures falling near 71 degrees and a 20% chance of showers or thunderstorms. South winds around 6 mph will become westerly after midnight, preceding a cooler weekend pattern.
Saturday brings partly sunny skies, breezy conditions and a 30% chance of precipitation. Showers are possible mainly after 8 a.m., with temperatures reaching approximately 74 degrees.
That represents a 14 degree decline from Friday's projected high, making Saturday noticeably cooler despite continued mild conditions.
The temperature change becomes more pronounced Saturday night, when Jacksonville is expected to fall near 63 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Windy conditions are also forecast, although the supplied outlook does not specify exact weekend wind speeds or gusts.
Travelers along Interstate 95, Interstate 10 and Interstate 295 could encounter wet pavement during scattered showers. Motorists should also remain attentive to changing visibility during periods of rainfall, although no specific highway closures or traffic disruptions are indicated.
Sunday Stays Windy With Additional Rain Chances Sunday brings another relatively cool afternoon, with temperatures reaching approximately 72 degrees. Partly sunny skies are expected, along with windy conditions and a 30% chance of showers after 2 p.m.
The combination of lower temperatures and persistent wind could make conditions feel considerably different from Friday's hot afternoon, especially near open waterfront areas.
Residents planning boating, fishing or other outdoor activities should monitor updated wind forecasts, particularly because the supplied point forecast does not provide specific wind gust estimates for Sunday.
Sunday night remains windy, with a 30% chance of showers mainly before 8 p.m. Temperatures are expected to fall near 64 degrees.
The unsettled pattern continues into Monday, when mostly sunny skies and a high near 76 degrees accompany windy conditions and a 30% chance of afternoon showers.
Tuesday brings a modest warming trend, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching approximately 77 degrees.
Will Jacksonville's cooler, windier weekend change your outdoor plans?
Five Day Weather Outlook Thursday 10/15: Areas of morning fog give way to mostly sunny skies and a high near 86 degrees, with easterly winds of 5 to 8 mph during the afternoon. Thursday night turns mostly clear, with patchy fog and a low near 70 degrees.
Friday 10/16: Patchy morning fog clears before temperatures climb to approximately 88 degrees, with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing late in the afternoon. Friday night remains mostly cloudy, with a 20% precipitation chance and a low near 71 degrees.
Saturday 10/17: Partly sunny skies and breezy conditions accompany a high near 74 degrees, with a 30% chance of showers mainly after 8 a.m. Saturday night turns partly cloudy and windy, with temperatures falling near 63 degrees.
Sunday 10/18: Windy conditions continue with partly sunny skies, a high near 72 degrees and a 30% chance of showers after 2 p.m. Sunday night remains windy, with a 30% chance of early evening showers and a low around 64 degrees.
Monday 10/19: Mostly sunny skies are expected with a high near 76 degrees, although windy conditions and a 30% chance of afternoon showers remain in the forecast. Monday night turns partly cloudy and breezy, with a 30% precipitation chance and temperatures falling near 65 degrees.
Extended Weather Outlook: Oct. 20 21 Tuesday, Oct. 20, is expected to bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 77 degrees. Breezy conditions continue, with a 30% chance of showers during the day.
Tuesday night turns partly cloudy, with a 30% chance of showers and temperatures falling near 65 degrees.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, brings partly sunny skies and a high near 78 degrees. Breezy conditions remain in the forecast, with precipitation chances increasing to 40%.