Jacksonville, Fla. – Thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected to hammer the Jacksonville area Thursday afternoon, bringing dangerous lightning, road flooding, and sweltering humidity.
According to the National Weather Service, storms will build after 2 p.m. Thursday, June 5, with an 80% chance of rain and temperatures peaking near 87°F. Expect gusts up to 17 mph and heavy rainfall on already saturated roads, especially along I-295 and U.S. 17. Storms could linger into the evening, with a 90% chance of continued showers and thunder by nightfall.
Localized flooding is possible, particularly in low-lying neighborhoods and areas with poor drainage. Commuters should avoid driving through standing water and monitor real-time traffic alerts. Outdoor plans should be rescheduled, and residents are urged to secure loose items and charge mobile devices ahead of potential outages.
Friday brings a brief dry window after 11 a.m., but another round of storms returns Friday night into Saturday, marking an unstable weather pattern through early next week.
🔎 Five-Day Forecast: Jacksonville, Fla. (June 4–June 9)
- Wednesday, June 4: High 84°F. Thunderstorms likely. Breezy southeast winds.
- Thursday, June 5: High 87°F. 90% chance of thunderstorms. Winds SW 8–11 mph.
- Friday, June 6: High 92°F. Partly sunny after 11 a.m. Storms return overnight.
- Saturday, June 7: High 94°F. Afternoon storms likely. 60% chance of precipitation.
- Sunday, June 8: High 92°F. Showers and storms continue. 60% chance of rain.
