Grab your umbrella: Severe thunderstorm watch in effect

Jacksonville, Fla. — A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for northeast Florida and southeast Georgia until noon Friday.

A “watch” means to “watch out.” It means conditions are favorable for severe weather.

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First Alert Meteorologist Corey Simma expects rain to move into our area between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., then clear out by noon.

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We can expect another band of storms to move in later this afternoon, so the evening commute could be a wet one.

Tonight, the rain clears, and the First Alert Weather team is forecasting a fabulous Mother’s Day weekend.

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