77º

Don’t let a soggy Saturday wash out your outdoor plans

Gators could be extra swampy in Gainesville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Wet weather continues today after starting with foggy conditions throughout inland areas of Northeast Florida.

Rain will begin around lunchtime and should clear out by dinnertime. Expect heavy downpours which could add to the already saturated soil and puddles on the roadways, but no significant rain accumulation is expected.

Press play above to view the live radar

Meanwhile, a coastal flood advisory remains in effect until 5 p.m. Sunday for areas around the St Johns River specifically during high tide. Winds will be light throughout the day out of the NE.

Highs in the mid-80s today with a 50-60% chance of showers and a possible thunderstorm.

Gainesville is predicted to have rain throughout the day, making the swamp extra swampy this afternoon.

Plan for rain and muddy parking lots at the Jags game on Sunday.

Tropical Storm Gordon is poorly organized in the far eastern Atlantic and remains a non-threat to land moving WNW at 9 mph with 45mph winds. Strengthening is expected next week.

An area of low pressure continues to brew off the coast of the Carolinas with a 20-50% chance of becoming tropical over the next 2-7 days.

The next named storm will be Helene.


About the Author

Michelle McCormick joined News4Jax in December 2023 and in February 2024, she happily accepted the opportunity to officially join the News4Jax Weather Authority team as the weekend morning meteorologist. She is a member of both the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association.

Recommended Videos