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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Very warm weekend with some needed rain

Very warm weekend with some needed chances of rain First Alert Meteorologist Trevor Gibbs is tracking near record heat this weekend.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Notes from the First Alert Weather team:

  • Temperatures are mild Saturday morning in the 60s with some patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy skies are across the region.
  • The area will quickly warm through the 80s in the afternoon with an isolated shower possible during the afternoon and evening, shifting inland with time.
  • Great weather for the Gate River Run Saturday morning.
  • Sunday will be a little warmer with middle to upper 80s in the afternoon, near record highs.
  • Rain and storm chances are higher Sunday, with a few widely scattered showers/storms possible Sunday afternoon.
  • Very warm days through the upcoming week with the next chance of rain Thursday as a cold front passes through the region.

First Alert Weather 7-day forecast:

SATURDAY: Patchy morning fog, afternoon sunshine with an isolated shower. HIGH: 83

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mild with patchy fog developing late. LOW: 62

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy, very warm, a few afternoon showers/storms. 62/87 (Record: 86 - 1974)

MONDAY: Partly cloudy and warm. 64/86 (Record: 88 - 2024)

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny. 63/86

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. 64/86 (Record: 89 - 1967)

THURSDAY: Increasing clouds with afternoon showers/storms. 66/84

FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy, cooler. 58/74

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