TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s weekend warmth is about to turn on a dime. After a stretch of balmy air and highs in the 80s, a strong cold front will push through North Florida late Sunday, bringing gusty winds, brief thunderstorms, and a refreshing snap of fall air by Monday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, a line of showers and isolated thunderstorms is expected to develop Sunday afternoon ahead of the front. A few storms may bring brief downpours and gusts near 30 mph, mainly along I-10 and I-95 between Lake City, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine. Rain chances fade by evening as the front sweeps offshore, leaving behind cooler, drier air and clearing skies.
Monday will feel like a completely different season. Highs will top out near 59 degrees—roughly 20 degrees cooler than Sunday—with brisk northwest winds adding a crisp bite. Lows Monday night are forecast to drop into the mid-30s inland and near 40 along the coast, the coldest readings since early spring. Residents planning early Veterans Day ceremonies should expect bright sun but bundle up against the breeze.
The chill lingers through Tuesday before temperatures rebound by midweek, returning to the 60s and 70s under clear skies. The early-week cool spell mirrors a nationwide pattern as Arctic air spreads south from the Plains to the Southeast, a reminder that Florida’s brief “winter tease” is arriving right on schedule this November.
Five-Day Forecast for Jacksonville, FL:
Sat: 82/67 – Mostly sunny; breezy late.
Sun: 83/49 – Isolated storms after 1 p.m.; cold front moves in late.
Mon: 59/35 – Sunny and breezy; sharp cooldown.
Tue (Veterans Day): 55/37 – Clear and crisp; chilly start.
Wed: 67/44 – Sunny; gradual midweek warmup.
