Jacksonville, FL – A wet and stormy pattern is set to dominate the Jacksonville area, beginning with the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday and extending through the weekend. Residents should prepare for daily afternoon thunderstorms that could disrupt outdoor activities and create hazardous travel conditions across Northeast Florida.
According to the National Weather Service, the most significant threat for storms arrives Thursday afternoon, with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 2 p.m. This active weather is expected to coincide with dangerously high heat index values, which could approach 102 degrees. The combination of heat and storms presents a dual threat for anyone planning to be outdoors.
The stormy conditions will intensify on Friday, with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily before 8 p.m. Commuters using I-95 and I-295 should anticipate sudden downpours leading to reduced visibility and slick roads during the evening drive. The potential for lightning and localized heavy rain will remain a concern.
This unsettled weather will linger through the weekend. Saturday holds a 50% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, followed by a 40% chance on Sunday. While mornings are expected to be mostly sunny, residents should plan for likely interruptions by the afternoon. This pattern of high humidity and daily storm chances is forecast to continue into early next week.
A look at the five-day forecast reveals the persistent nature of this weather:
- WEDNESDAY: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. with a high near 93.
- THURSDAY (JUNETEENTH): Showers and thunderstorms are likely after 2 p.m. with a high near 93.
- FRIDAY: Showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly before 8 p.m. with a high near 93.
- SATURDAY: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. with a high near 92.
- SUNDAY: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 91.
