{"id":218753,"date":"2026-04-04T15:24:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T15:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/218753\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T15:24:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T15:24:14","slug":"near-record-highs-possible-before-a-front-brings-much-cooler-temperatures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/218753\/","title":{"rendered":"Near-record highs possible before a front brings much cooler temperatures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Tonight will be partly cloudy and mild with temperatures near 60 degrees. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Patchy fog will develop overnight away from the coast, especially for those locations that see any shower or storm. <\/p>\n<p>This weekend&#8217;s forecast.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">This weekend will feature a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures in the 80s. In fact, near-record highs are likely on Sunday. The record high temperature on Sunday at Jacksonville International Airport is 91 degrees set in 2017. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">An isolated shower or storm is possible each day, but activity won\u2019t be widespread.<\/p>\n<p>Rainfall forecast over the next seven days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">A front will approach our area from the north on Monday. It will turn breezy and much cooler with a northeasterly wind. Highs will be in the 70s on Monday with a few showers and storms.<\/p>\n<p>A front will bring wind, cooler temperatures and beneficial rain to our area early next week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The front will be slow-moving, which will keep the clouds and rain in the forecast on Tuesday. It will be breezy as well with a strong northeasterly wind. The front should clear most of our area on Wednesday, but it will remain mostly cloudy, breezy and cool. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Highs on Tuesday and Wednesday will only be in the 60s due to the clouds and a strong northeasterly wind. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">This front will bring beneficial rainfall to our area, which is good news since we are in a drought. Several areas could potentially see over an inch or more of rain. <\/p>\n<p>The latest drought outlook.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Regarding the drought, the latest drought monitor reflects the overall pattern over the past few months. Most of our area remains in an extreme drought. An exceptional drought classification has been expanded to include more of our area. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">As mentioned above, slight improvement can be expected with the rain in the forecast early next week. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy. Patchy Fog Possible. Low 63.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">SATURDAY: Sun &amp; Clouds. Isolated Rain &amp; Storms. High 85, Low 62. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">SUNDAY: Partly Cloudy. Mainly Dry. High 88, Low 61.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">MONDAY: Mostly Cloudy &amp; Breezy. Scattered Rain. High 72, Low 56. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">TUESDAY: Cloudy &amp; Breezy. Scattered Rain. High 69, Low 57.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">WEDNESDAY: Cloudy &amp; Breezy. Isolated Rain. High 69, Low 60. <\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Tonight will be partly cloudy and mild with temperatures near 60 degrees. 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