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WOKV Show Notes February 16, 2026: Beneficial rainfall, but wildfire risk still high this week

Wildfire risk in NE Florida (Garrett Bedenbaugh/Garrett Bedenbaugh)

Jacksonville, Fl — It’s drier and much cooler after beneficial rainfall on Sunday.

First Alert Meteorologist Corey Simma is tracking temperatures in the low to mid 60s today.

Warmer afternoons return starting Tuesday. After a chilly morning temperatures will climb to the mid 70s.

Near 80 degrees by Wednesday and Thursday.

Friday’s temperatures could soar into the mid 80s and it stays largely dry, which will continue to elevate.

On Sunday, a wildfire in Volusia County forced the closure of I-95 for multiple hours.

County officials say there were no injuries reported.

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