Heat index could reach dangerous levels<\/p>\n
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Hey folks, it\u2019s Katie Garner from The Weather Authority. I want you to know we are keeping a close eye on what\u2019s coming for the weekend.<\/p>\n
The National Weather Service has issued an important heads up: the heat index for Jacksonville is expected to reach between 104 and 108 degrees from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. This is when it will feel hottest, and taking care of yourself\u2014and your pets\u2014will be vital if you\u2019re spending time outdoors.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re talking about highs near 94 on Saturday and 93 on Sunday. These \u201cfeels like\u201d temps can be especially tough during those prime beach hours.<\/p>\n
Spotty showers, then back to sunshine<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s talk about today\u2019s weather pattern. I\u2019ve seen a few quick showers come in off the Atlantic, especially around Jacksonville Beach and spots like St. Augustine. But these showers aren\u2019t expected to last long\u2014usually about ten minutes\u2014so you\u2019ll be right back to your outdoor plans and surf camp!<\/p>\n
Temperatures are already heating up. We\u2019re starting at 81 degrees in Jacksonville, with the coast in the 70s, and afternoon highs are likely to reach 89 or even get close to 90.<\/p>\n
Most areas are expected to stay sunny, with nearly 99 percent of our area seeing clear skies according to Exact Track 4D. If you\u2019re heading to the pool or walking the dog, plan for breezy and mostly clear conditions. Scattered showers might pop up, but it\u2019s not forecast to be a washout\u2014just a classic summer pattern.<\/p>\n
Watching the tropics: No immediate threats<\/p>\n
The Atlantic and the Gulf are clear for now\u2014no named storms to worry about at this time. I\u2019ll keep updating you if that changes. Out in the Pacific, the season started back in May and there\u2019s been one named storm so far, with another disturbance out there, but again, nothing affecting us directly.<\/p>\n