First Alert Weather: Very hot weekend ahead but with more storms

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Here’s what the First Alert Weather Team said you can expect for the forecast:

  • This morning is warm with temperatures in the 70s and 80s under mainly clear skies.
  • Today will be another very hot day with afternoon highs in the middle to upper 90s. Humidity will push feels like temperatures to near 105°F areawide.
  • UV Index today is an 11, meaning sunburn can happen within 10 minutes. 
  • Low to moderate risk of rip currents at area beaches this weekend.
  • There will be relief from the heat later today with afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Coverage today will be higher than previous days, with a few stronger storms possible.
  • Storms will be capable of very heavy rain, frequent lightning, and gusty winds this weekend. 
  • Sunday will be similar with both temperatures and rain chances.
  • High chances of rain persist next week, with heat and humidity remaining. Welcome to summer!

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Tropics:

  • No active storms.
  • Watching the western Gulf for possible development, but odds are low at this time. 

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First Alert 7-day Forecast:

  • TODAY: Hot and humid with afternoon/evening showers/storms. HIGH: 97 (Record: 100 - 1977)
  • TONIGHT: A few storms early, then becoming partly cloudy. LOW: 73
  • SUNDAY: Hot and humid with afternoon/evening showers/storms. 73/95
  • MONDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms. 73/93
  • TUESDAY: Partly cloudy with showers and storms. 74/92
  • WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy, not as hot, showers and storms. 73/88
  • THURSDAY: Partly cloudy with a few storms. 74/93
  • FRIDAY: Partly cloudy with a few storms. 75/94

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