Update: Severe thunderstorms have weakened across northeast Florida. A thunderstorm cluster extends from Baker County to Duval and Nassau counties, near I-10 and US 90. This complex will weaken over the next 30 to 45 minutes.
We are tracking showers and thunderstorms, mainly south of I-10, across northeast Florida. Strong to isolated severe storms will be possible through around 7:30 p.m. Locally heavy downpours, frequent lightning and gusty winds will be possible.
A strong thunderstorm over the Gainesville Regional Airport reported a wind gust of 65 mph. The storm has weakened, but could still bring locally heavy rainfall, strong wind gusts and lightning.
The summer heat continues along with increasing rain chances this weekend.
The Heat Advisory will continue through 7 p.m. The heat wave continues this weekend as rain chances increase Saturday and Sunday. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible Saturday afternoon and evening with increasing coverage on Sunday. The unsettled pattern will continue through Tuesday. Scattered showers with thunderstorms could lead to locally heavy rain with temporary flooding possible.
Near-seasonal temperatures are expected through next week.
The extended forecast starts drying things out next Wednesday through Friday.
Tonight: Heat Advisory through 7 p.m. Isolated showers and storms, 10 percent.
Saturday: Hot and humid with a slight chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms, 20 - 30 percent. Morning lows in the 70s to 80s. Afternoon highs in the mid to upper 90s inland, low 90s along the beaches. Wind: SW 5-15 mph. Feels Like temperatures 101-107 degrees.
Sunday: Becoming cloudy with afternoon showers and thunderstorms, 50-60 percent. Morning lows in the 70s to low 80s. Afternoon highs in the 90s to near 100 degrees. Wind: W/SW 5 - 10 mph.
Looking ahead: Widespread rain chances remain likely through Tuesday.
Tropics: Tropical activity is not expected over the next 7 days in the Atlantic, Gulf, and Caribbean.
Sunrise: 6:32 p.m.
Sunset: 8:32 p.m.