JACKSONVILLE. Fla. — First Alert Meteorologist Corey Simma says it’s warm out there, but it’s a really nice day.
Jacksonville hit 68 degrees this morning, the first morning in the 60s since June 15.
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This evening will be warm but not humid. The weather looks great for the Jags preseason game – warm at kickoff but pretty comfortable after sunset.
Sunday is warmer and more humid.
There will be storms tomorrow too – we could see something isolated near the sea breeze in the afternoon. The lion-share of the rain will be at night as a front drops down from Georgia.
Monday and Tuesday are typical summer days – hot and humid with a few storms.
Wednesday, onshore winds return, dragging our temps back down and bringing rain and a few storms.
Beaches will stay a tad rough too as the onshore pattern stays through next Saturday.
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As for the tropics, Hurricane Ernesto is lifting north of Bermuda – will transition to a big ocean storm Mon/Tue.
Rough beaches continue for the East Coast of the U.S. (including FL/GA) through Sunday.
There are no other areas to watch at this time
Long-range forecasts show hints of some development in the Gulf next week…stay tuned. “Francine” is the next name up.
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Here’s a look at your 7-day forecast:
TONIGHT: Mostly Clear. Low: 72
TOMORROW: Partly Sunny, Hot & Humid. Late Day Showers & Storms. High: 96
MON: Partly Sunny, A Few Storms. 74/93
TUE: Partly Cloudy, A Few Storms. 74/94
WED: Partly Cloudy, A Few Showers. 75/91
THU: Partly Cloudy, Breezy & Slightly Cooler, Showers & A Few Storms. 73/88
FRI: Partly Cloudy, Showers & Storms. 74/87
SAT: Partly Cloudy, Showers & Storms. 75/87
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