Jacksonville, Fl — We’re tracking scattered showers streaming off the Atlantic into NE Florida through the day.

First Alert Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh says winds will be out of the northeast at 20-25 mph. Gusts of 35-40 mph expected along the immediate coastline.

Rough ocean conditions with seas of 10 - 14 feet (+) with high surf at local beaches.

Temperatures hold in the upper 60s to lower 70s through Thursday.

Coverage of the rain lightens up by Thursday and especially Friday. The weekend will be dry with highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s.

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