{"id":159593,"date":"2026-02-18T10:28:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T10:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/159593\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T10:28:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T10:28:38","slug":"drought-persists-as-temperatures-near-record-highs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/159593\/","title":{"rendered":"Drought persists as temperatures near record highs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Slight chance of showers offers little drought relief<\/p>\n<p>. (.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The extreme drought continues as temperatures approach record range this week.<\/p>\n<p>. (.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Skies will clear through the evening as temperatures fall. A chilly night will lead to a mild Tuesday with warmer temperatures through the rest of the week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Mainly dry through Wednesday with a slight chance of showers Thursday and Friday. Temperatures will climb to near record levels Friday and Saturday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Tonight: Clearing and cooler with patchy fog.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Tuesday: Becoming partly cloudy and mild. Morning lows in the upper 30s and 40s for SE GA, 40s to low 50s for NE FL. Afternoon highs in the 70s inland, 60s along our beaches. Wind: NE 5-10 mph. Patchy fog overnight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Wednesday: Warming under partly cloudy skies with a light southwest wind. Morning lows in the 50s. Afternoon highs in the 70s for SE GA, 70s and low 80s for NE FL. Wind SW 5-10 mph. Patchy fog overnight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Looking ahead: Near record highs will be possible late this week along with a slight chance of showers Thursday through Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>. (.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Did the weekend rain help with the current drought? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/weather\/2026\/02\/16\/sundays-rainfall-insufficient-to-ease-persistent-drought\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/weather\/2026\/02\/16\/sundays-rainfall-insufficient-to-ease-persistent-drought\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Sunrise: 7:05 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Sunset: 6:16 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorRichard Nunn headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/LJBCAUIHDVFJTBA7CSHWLEUMVI\/\" title=\"View Richard Nunn&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Richard Nunn<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Richard Nunn is the Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist <\/p>\n<p>Mortgate rates dip to the 5% range for the first time since 2023<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:59<\/p>\n<p>Mortgate rates dip to the 5% range for the first time since 2023Working in the garden to get ready for Spring<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:37<\/p>\n<p>Working in the garden to get ready for SpringJacksonville TikToker uncovers account posting women, children without their consent<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:53<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville TikToker uncovers account posting women, children without their consentLocal civil rights leader talks history and legacy of Jesse Jackson<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:44<\/p>\n<p>Local civil rights leader talks history and legacy of Jesse Jackson2026 High School 9:12 Media Day<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:01<\/p>\n<p>2026 High School 9:12 Media DayHigh School Media Day 9:12<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:58<\/p>\n<p>High School Media Day 9:12Abuse, neglect allegations prompt request for state to investigate Union County Animal Control<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:28<\/p>\n<p>Abuse, neglect allegations prompt request for state to investigate Union County Animal ControlEpiscopal Boys Soccer Prepares for Semis<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:53<\/p>\n<p>Episcopal Boys Soccer Prepares for SemisIt might feel like Spring today, but hold off on planting: More cold is coming<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:56<\/p>\n<p>It might feel like Spring today, but hold off on planting: More cold is comingPassion 4 Pets: London is looking for a furever home<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:02<\/p>\n<p>Passion 4 Pets: London is looking for a furever homeAccused gunman in murder-for-hire case withdraws guilty plea<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:31<\/p>\n<p>Accused gunman in murder-for-hire case withdraws guilty pleaIncreased focus on teen &#8216;takeovers&#8217; 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