Florida – Breezy palms and unseasonably warm air move across Jacksonville this morning as Thanksgiving travelers hit the roads and airports across Northeast Florida. Sunshine filters through scattered clouds early, and temperatures will climb quickly into the low 80s before midday—well above late-November norms.
According to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, a southwest breeze will strengthen through the day, gusting up to 20 mph at times. A brief, isolated shower could develop inland by midafternoon, but most areas will stay dry. The warm, humid air ahead of a passing cold front will make travel easy today, though those on the road should prepare for strong crosswinds, especially along I-95 and I-10.
Thanksgiving Day itself turns cooler and calmer. Sunshine dominates, with highs around 66°F and a light northwest breeze. The air will feel noticeably drier and crisp by late afternoon—ideal for outdoor meals, beach walks, or travel along coastal routes.
By Friday, temperatures dip further as the cold front fully settles in. Highs reach the upper 50s to near 60°F under sunny skies, and Black Friday morning may start near 40°F in some inland areas. Light jackets will replace shorts as the region enjoys a rare taste of fall before the weekend’s gradual rebound.
Looking ahead, a stronger front will begin forming across the central U.S. next week, pulling colder air southward by early December. That system could spark rain chances across the Southeast by Monday and bring a notable temperature drop across much of the country—possibly even triggering early-season snow farther north.
Five-Day Outlook (Wed–Sun)
• Today: Breezy, partly sunny, high 83°F.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, 66°F.
• Friday: Sunny, 59°F.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, 67°F.
• Sunday: Warmer, 76°F, clouds increasing.
