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First Alert Weather: Tracking Saturday showers and few storms

Evening Weather Update: January 2, 2026 Evening Weather Update

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Here’s what the First Alert Weather Team said you can expect for the First Alert Weather forecast:

  • Cloudy skies continue Friday evening.
  • No rain for any evening plans.
  • Tomorrow morning will be mostly cloudy and dry in Jacksonville.
  • Clouds will thicken again through the day ahead of late afternoon showers/storms.
  • Showers and a few storms will arrive first for Inland SE Georgia just before lunchtime. 
  • The rain and storms progress east and southeast through the afternoon. 
  • An isolated strong storm is possible along and north of I-10. 
    • Main threat is gusty winds and lightning with any storms that develop.
  • Showers and a few storms arrive in the JAX Metro area between 3 and 5 pm.
  • Another wave of rain and storms continues into the evening before we dry out.
  • Highs tomorrow will be in the lower to mid-70s.
  • Sunday is looking DRY for the JAGS game at 1 pm on FOX30.
    • Temperatures will be in the lower 60s for kickoff.

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First Alert 7-day Forecast:

  • TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. LOW: 50
  • TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy. Showers and a few storms arrive late afternoon. High: 75
  • SUNDAY: Partly cloudy and cooler. 53/62
  • MONDAY: Mostly sunny. 46/70
  • TUESDAY: Mostly sunny. 47/72
  • WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny and mild. 51/75
  • THURSDAY: Partly sunny and mild. 53/75
  • FRIDAY: Partly sunny and warm. 57/78

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