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First Alert Weather Day: Tornado watch canceled for our area

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Tornado Watch that was in effect for parts of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia has now been canceled.

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A wind advisory has been issued for Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. near and west of HWY 301.

A freeze watch will follow on Sunday from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. for all of Southeast Georgia as well as near and west of I-95 and the St. Johns River.

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Here is what you can expect the rest of the week:

SATURDAY: Squall of intense to severe thunderstorms in the morning, clearing/windy/colder in the afternoon. High: 72 falling into the 50s by late afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Clear & cold with an inland light freeze. Low: 31

SUNDAY: Sunny & chilly. High:58

MONDAY: Partly cloudy & milder. High: 71

TUESDAY: Clouds move in with afternoon/evening showers, a few thunderstorms. High: 72

WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy with a few showers. High: 72

THURSDAY: Sunny. High: 77

FRIDAY: Partly sunny & warm. High: 80

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First Alert Meteorologists Corey Simma and Garrett Bedenbaugh explain the difference between a watch and a warning using tacos. Watch below:

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