First Alert Weather: Another very hot day with afternoon storms

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — This morning is dry and mild with temperatures in the 70s under mostly clear skies.

Temperatures will quickly heat up again today through the middle and upper 90s.
Humidity will push feels like temperatures to near/above 108°F this afternoon.
Everyone should practice heat safety by staying hydrated and limiting outdoor work during the hottest part of the day.
Another round of afternoon/evening storms are expected today, especially for northeast Florida.
With abundant tropical moisture in place, storms will be capable of producing torrential rainfall, as well as strong wind gusts and frequent lightning.
Thursday and Friday will be hot and humid days with some afternoon storms.
The Jags preseason game Friday will feature hot temperatures in the 90s (feels like 100s) but cooling during the game from sunset and/or a few areas of rain and storms nearby.
This weekend will be seasonally hot with some afternoon storms.

Nothing in the Atlantic.
Lala has re-strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane in the central Pacific Ocean. Further intensification to a Category 4 storm is possible.

TODAY: Very hot with scattered afternoon storms. HIGH: 96 (Record: 99 - 1900)

TONIGHT: Rain ending, then partly cloudy and humid. LOW: 76

THURSDAY: Very hot with a few afternoon storms. 76/97 (Record: 101 - 1900)

FRIDAY: Hot with a few afternoon/evening storms. 76/95 (Record: 101 - 1900)

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy with scattered afternoon storms. 75/93

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy with isolated afternoon storms. 75/92

MONDAY: Partly sunny with an isolated afternoon storm. 74/93

TUESDAY: Partly sunny with an isolated afternoon storm. 74/93

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