JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Hey, Jacksonville! I know a lot of folks are getting in the holiday spirit, and let me tell you, it\u2019s about to feel more like spring than winter here in our corner of Florida.<\/p>\n
Christmas Day is expected to be a real treat if you like it warm and sunny. <\/p>\n
We\u2019ll likely see highs right around 78 degrees. You can break out the outdoor toys, bikes, or even just take a walk under clear skies\u2014no snow flurries in sight!<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re making last-minute plans, you\u2019re in for a comfortable stretch. <\/p>\n
Daytime temperatures are forecast to stick to the upper 70s all the way through the holiday, dipping just a bit to 66 degrees as we move into next week. <\/p>\n
The mornings will start cool, in the 50s, but things will warm up nicely by afternoon.<\/p>\n
Drought condition concerns<\/p>\n
While it\u2019s great news for holiday fun, the sunny streak is part of a bigger pattern: it\u2019s very, very dry out there. <\/p>\n
Some parts of Georgia are currently experiencing severe drought, and we\u2019re nearly 10 inches below average for rainfall this year across North Florida and the southern parts of Georgia.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no real relief in sight based on current Exact Track 4D outlooks, so it\u2019s something we\u2019ll continue to keep an eye on here at The Weather Authority.<\/p>\n
Perfect weather for travel and shopping<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve got family flying in, gifts to pick up, or just want to enjoy the outdoors, you\u2019re in luck. Skies are mostly clear, with a few light clouds here and there, and wind gusts are expected to stay pretty mild, around 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re heading out early at 8 a.m. when it\u2019s about 56 degrees or shopping in the afternoon with temps peaking in the mid-70s, there\u2019s no weather excuse to skip your errands. <\/p>\n
Airport conditions are also looking good with clear skies, making for smooth sailing if you or your loved ones are traveling.<\/p>\n