Steamy forecast and afternoon showers<\/p>\n
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Let\u2019s talk about how hot it is around Jacksonville. I\u2019m seeing temperatures in the mid-90s, with heat index values soaring to 100 to 105 degrees most afternoons.<\/p>\n
The National Weather Service is highlighting this dangerous heat, especially from about 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day. It\u2019s more than just a number\u2014the kind of damp, stifling air that makes you want to stay inside and crank the AC.<\/p>\n
If you plan to get outside, make sure you\u2019re taking plenty of breaks and drinking lots of water. These conditions are expected to continue all the way through the weekend.<\/p>\n
Now, about those summer showers. If you\u2019re headed to the pool or taking the kids to camp, know that pop-up storms are likely to roll in after about 2 p.m. every afternoon. Some showers could start a little earlier, but most are forecast for later in the day\u2014just part of our classic summer pattern here in North Florida.<\/p>\n
Even though not everyone will see rain, some neighborhoods could get a quick drenching or even a strong storm. We\u2019re also still dealing with a drought, so a few of these storms would be worth welcoming.<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, Saturday could bring pockets of heavy rain, but by next Wednesday, we\u2019re expected to dip back into the 80s. Until then, it\u2019s all about managing the heat and keeping an eye on those hourly shower chances.<\/p>\n
Tropics being watched, but low risk<\/p>\n
Over in the tropics, The Weather Authority is keeping an eye on a broad area of low pressure that could form in the Bay of Campeche. There\u2019s a very low chance that it develops, and it\u2019s not expected to bring any impact to Jacksonville or the First Coast.<\/p>\n
This is simply something worth mentioning as we watch the first notable area for the Atlantic\u2019s 2026 hurricane season. As always, if anything changes, you\u2019ll hear it first from News4JAX and our Exact Track 4D radar coverage.<\/p>\n
Birthday shout-out and community love<\/p>\n
Before getting back to the numbers, I want to celebrate a special viewer\u2014Jojo! I got to meet her last night, and she absolutely lit up the room. Her grandkids call her Jojo, and she\u2019s always tuned in to Channel 4.<\/p>\n
Jojo, happy birthday! We sang to you on air, confetti and all. You\u2019re the heartbeat of what we do here at News4JAX.<\/p>\n
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