Good morning, Jacksonville!
We’re in for another classic midsummer day across Northeast Florida, with warm, humid conditions greeting you early this morning and temperatures climbing quickly through the late morning hours.
A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
High temperatures are expected to reach around 100 degrees in some locations, with heat index values feeling even higher thanks to the abundant humidity.
If you have outdoor plans, be sure to stay hydrated, wear light-colored clothing, and take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
The combination of extreme heat and humidity can become dangerous after prolonged exposure, especially during the hottest part of the day, between noon and 6 p.m.
As we head into the afternoon and early evening, scattered thunderstorms will begin to develop across select parts of the viewing area, fueled by the daytime heating and plentiful Gulf and Atlantic moisture.
Not everyone will see rain, but those that do could experience brief heavy downpours, frequent lightning, gusty winds, and rapidly changing conditions.
While widespread severe weather is not expected, a few stronger storms could produce wind gusts capable of downing small tree limbs and reducing visibility on area roadways.
If thunder roars, head indoors and wait until storms have moved through your area.
By sunset, most of the storms will gradually weaken and dissipate, leaving behind warm and muggy conditions for the evening hours.
Overnight temperatures will only fall into the mid-70s, so it will remain quite humid heading into Saturday morning.
Overall, today’s weather story is all about the heat and the chance for scattered afternoon thunderstorms.
Plan ahead if you’ll be spending time outside, keep an eye on the sky later today, and remember that weather conditions can change quickly during the peak of thunderstorm season.
Stay cool, stay weather aware, and have a safe day, Jacksonville.