JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 If you\u2019ve stepped outside this morning, you know it\u2019s not your typical Jacksonville start. I\u2019m talking about temperatures in the 30s and 40s for much of the area\u2014it\u2019s cold out there! At JAX, we saw 36 degrees, with 44 in St. Augustine and 41 over in Mayport.<\/p>\n
For folks in Southeast Georgia, places like Waycross dropped to 33 degrees and Valdosta even hit 28. Add in a breeze and it feels chillier than the thermometer shows. I\u2019ve definitely felt it myself\u2014my car took forever to warm up, and I may have grumbled about it (off air, of course).<\/p>\n
We\u2019re seeing these below-average temps sticking around for another day. Normally, this time of year, our average high comes in around 71 degrees, but we\u2019ll be running quite a bit cooler than that before the warm-up arrives.<\/p>\n
Rain finally on the radar<\/p>\n
Let me give you some good news if all this dry weather has had you watering the garden nonstop: we\u2019re expecting relief early next week. Another front is forecast to move through by Sunday, and while much of the rain may break up, we\u2019ve got a better chance for measurable rain by Tuesday.<\/p>\n
This is much needed because we\u2019ve been running a rainfall deficit lately\u2014it\u2019s been a dry month across Northeast Florida and southeastern Georgia. On our Exact Track 4D, you can see that next system lining up, and Tuesday is likely to bring a good soaking. Don\u2019t put away the umbrella just yet.<\/p>\n
Expect a bump in humidity Sunday and Monday before the rain, according to our \u201cMuggy Meter\u201d forecast. And after Tuesday, look for another dip in temperatures again midweek.<\/p>\n
Black Friday & weekend plans<\/p>\n
For anyone out braving Black Friday shopping or planning a beach stroll, here\u2019s what you need to know: you\u2019ll want a coat! Afternoon highs are forecast for the mid to upper 50s, and it\u2019ll stay sunny but breezy. If you remember the 90s Black Friday shopping rush, at least you won\u2019t be sweating while you wait in any lines.<\/p>\n
Heading outdoors with your dog? The \u201cDog Walk Forecast\u201d calls for clear skies and chilly temps in the 40s and 50s\u2014my dog Kevin absolutely loves this weather. Gardeners, keep watering for now, but let Mother Nature take over when rain arrives Tuesday.<\/p>\n