JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The early-morning calm along Florida’s First Coast hides an unsettled sky building offshore. A thin veil of clouds drifts inland, and with it comes a mix of breezy sunshine and passing showers — the kind that streak across windshields and stir up the surf by afternoon. Warm air near 69°F at dawn will climb into the mid-80s, but beachgoers should take heed: strong coastal currents are the real hazard today.
According to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, a Rip Current Statement remains in effect through early Monday. South winds between 10 and 15 mph will keep surf choppy along Duval and St. Johns beaches, and scattered showers may develop by midday. Any downpour could briefly reduce visibility on I-95 or the East Beltway. Inland areas from Orange Park to Callahan will see more wind than rain, but the muggy air lingers until Monday’s shift in pressure.
By Monday, drier air arrives, clearing skies and dropping humidity just enough to make the afternoon feel crisp — a rare luxury in late October for Northeast Florida. Highs will hover in the low 80s with calm breezes and brilliant sun through midweek.
Looking ahead, the late-week pattern stays seasonably warm with cool, clear nights — perfect for outdoor work, Halloween decorating, or early fall yard prep. While no “cold snap” yet looms for the state, the calendar’s slow tilt toward November hints at Florida’s first taste of mild, dry comfort to come.
Five-Day Forecast for Jacksonville, FL:
Sun: 86/63 – Partly sunny; breezy with isolated showers.
Mon: 85/62 – Mostly sunny and warm; lower humidity.
Tue: 83/62 – Sunny and calm; classic fall day.
Wed: 82/57 – Clear and mild; perfect outdoor weather.
Thu: 76/50 – Sunny and cooler; early sign of seasonal shift.
