Florida – Headlights cut through shallow fog along riverbanks and low roads this morning, giving Jacksonville a hazy start that feels more like early spring than January. The air is mild, damp, and unusually warm, setting the tone for a stretch of weather that keeps winter at arm’s length.
According to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, patchy fog develops early, especially near the St. Johns River and inland neighborhoods. Visibility briefly dips before improving mid-morning as clouds thin and sunshine returns. Temperatures climb quickly, reaching the upper 70s by afternoon with light west winds.
Travel impacts remain minor, but drivers should stay alert on bridges and shaded roads where fog lingers longest. Conditions improve steadily as the morning wears on, and most areas turn bright and dry by midday.
Tonight stays mild with patchy dense fog possible again late. Thursday repeats the pattern with early fog, then partial sun and highs in the mid-70s. The warmth builds further by Friday as sunshine dominates and temperatures push toward 80 degrees, well above seasonal norms.
The weekend turns even warmer. Saturday looks sunny and hot for January, with highs near 81 degrees. That heat softens slightly Sunday as clouds increase and temperatures ease back into the upper 60s. Early next week brings a noticeable cooldown, with cooler nights and highs returning closer to normal.
For now, enjoy the warmth but plan around fog during early drives. Keep sunglasses handy by afternoon and allow extra time during morning commutes. Meteorologists continue tracking broader national systems, though no immediate winter threats loom for northeast Florida.
Five-Day Outlook for Jacksonville, Florida
- Today: Patchy fog early, partly sunny, high near 77
- Tonight: Patchy dense fog possible, low near 59
- Thursday: Morning fog, then partly sunny, high near 76
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 79
- Saturday: Sunny and warm, high near 81
