Jacksonville, Fl — March ended as the 6th wettest on record with afternoon showers and thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon/evening. But the work week will end on a dry note with lower humidity and very comfortable temperatures.
Action News Jax Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh says sunshine returns and the forecast high is 80 this afternoon. We’ll stay dry overnight and fall into the mid-50s.
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Saturday is looking more likely to have showers, especially near and south of I-10 during the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will be cooler than average with cloudy skies.
Mike says Sunday will be nicest day of the weekend with temperatures in the upper 70s and clearing skies.
The return to work and school next week will be very nice overall with temperatures on Monday around 80.
Humidity returns on Tuesday with a widely scattered afternoon thunderstorm, too.
Gainesville, FL sets new March rainfall record with 12.59", breaking the 11.13" set in 1996. Also, 8 days with t'storms sets new record, breaking 7 days in 2005. Jacksonville, FL rainfall of 9.95" ranks 6th highest on record & 9 days with t'storms is record as well. #jaxwx #flwx
— NWS Jacksonville (@NWSJacksonville) April 1, 2022
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— Mike Buresh (@MikeFirstAlert) April 1, 2022
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