JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Let\u2019s talk about this fog, Jacksonville. I know it\u2019s not the easiest thing to wake up to, but hang in there. We\u2019re starting off with some dense patches, especially in spots like Macclenny where visibility is near zero this morning. If you\u2019re commuting from those areas, take it slow.<\/p>\n
Most of Jacksonville finds conditions a little easier, although visibility can still change quickly\u2014especially before 9 a.m. Some places like St. Augustine and Mayport are waking up to 60 degrees, while others, like Macclenny, are in the 40s and dealing with thicker fog. We\u2019ll keep an eye on how that changes with Exact Track 4D, but plan for a cautious morning drive.<\/p>\n
Warm, dry days continue amid drought<\/p>\n
Once we get past the morning fog, you\u2019ll notice it\u2019s a beautiful day outside\u2014with a catch. Temperatures are running above average, and we\u2019re stuck in a dry weather pattern. According to the National Weather Service, there\u2019s only about a 10 percent chance of rain over the next few days. That\u2019s Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday included.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re officially in a drought, so it\u2019s important to watch how much water we\u2019re using\u2014maybe take it easy on the sprinklers. I love a good fire pit this time of year too, but it just isn\u2019t safe right now with how dry things are. Let\u2019s hold off on those for now and keep our neighborhoods safe.<\/p>\n
Perfect weather for outdoor plans<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re hoping to enjoy the sunshine, you picked a great week for it. We\u2019re seeing highs in the low to mid 80s across the region\u2014from Fernandina Beach to Palatka\u2014and morning lows mainly in the 50s. That\u2019s well above average for this time of year.<\/p>\n
Kids heading off to school will be stepping out into the upper 50s, and by the afternoon, temperatures will climb into the 80s. There\u2019s hardly any breeze, so it\u2019ll feel especially nice for grilling, doing homework outside, or even sneaking in an early afternoon round of golf. Just remember to water your garden, but do it wisely as we ride out these dry conditions.<\/p>\n