{"id":82105,"date":"2025-12-13T12:07:36","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T12:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/82105\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T12:07:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T12:07:36","slug":"major-temperature-drops-before-warm-weekend-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/82105\/","title":{"rendered":"Major temperature drops before warm weekend ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 If you\u2019re just stepping outside, you\u2019re feeling it\u2014this cold is no joke. I\u2019m with you, I\u2019m tired of these morning shivers! This morning brings a Freeze Warning and a Frost Advisory for our area, set to expire at 8 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">We\u2019re seeing temperatures drop to 35 degrees in Jacksonville and Waycross, and it\u2019s even colder in Macclenny at 32 degrees. If you\u2019re closer to the coast, you\u2019re a bit luckier with temps in the 40s. The wind is calmer than yesterday\u2014it\u2019s only in the double digits by the beaches\u2014but you\u2019ll still feel a little bite.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Heading out the door? Add that extra layer for yourself and especially for your kids. One mom emailed me saying she picked up hand warmers for the bus stop\u2014honestly, that\u2019s a great idea! Even my own morning with the dog was full of chilly chaos. If you have any funny or cute cold-weather moments, I\u2019d love to see them on SnapJAX: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/snapjax\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Share your photos and videos!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Weekend warmup on the way<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Here\u2019s some good news: the weekend won\u2019t stay cold. In fact, we\u2019re expecting warmth above average. Our typical high is around 68 degrees, but I\u2019m forecasting 72 degrees for Saturday and a gorgeous 71 degrees on Sunday. There\u2019s only a slight chance for a few showers on Sunday, but not enough to mess with your plans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">If you\u2019re planning to head to the Jaguars game or maybe do some Christmas shopping, you\u2019ll be in great shape weather-wise. Brunch, church, or anything outdoors\u2014go for it!<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">One thing to keep in mind\u2014after the weekend warmth, temperatures are expected to tumble again. Monday\u2019s high looks like just 51 degrees, and that colder air is likely to stick around into Tuesday. Mother Nature really keeps us on our toes, doesn\u2019t she?to<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Let me break down what you\u2019re likely to see in the next few days. Today, it\u2019ll reach a high near 69 degrees under clear skies, dipping to about 43 degrees tonight\u2014definitely an improvement over last night\u2019s 30s. Tomorrow is another warmup with 72 degrees and more sunshine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The temperature climb will be slow in the mornings, with only gradual warming through about 11 a.m. Keep those layers handy if you\u2019re leaving early. Looking ahead, highs drop back to the low 50s Monday, then we\u2019re hoping to see a return to the 70s by Wednesday and Thursday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">This is a good time to get ahead of the next chill: cover your plants before Monday and Tuesday mornings, and make sure the kids are ready for colder waits at the bus stop.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 If you\u2019re just stepping outside, you\u2019re feeling it\u2014this cold is no joke. 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