Warm, clear Christmas weather expected<\/p>\n
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Hey, everyone! I\u2019m Meteorologist Katie Garner with News4JAX The Weather Authority, and am here with your Christmas Eve forecast.<\/p>\n
The story this year is all about warmth and sunshine. We\u2019re looking at almost 80 degrees in Jacksonville over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day\u2014yes, you read that right!<\/p>\n
Skies will be mostly clear day and night, and the weather outside is about as nice as it gets for December.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re planning to get out and enjoy the day, whether you\u2019re walking the dog or just taking in the sights, it\u2019s a perfect time to soak up the mild conditions.<\/p>\n
Rain deficit and drought concerns<\/p>\n
Now, let\u2019s talk about rain\u2014because we need it. Right now, we\u2019re running a deficit in Jacksonville by just about 10 inches, which is pretty significant.<\/p>\n
Drought conditions continue, and you\u2019ll definitely see that impact across the area, especially up into parts of Georgia where there\u2019s a severe drought ongoing.<\/p>\n
According to our Exact Track 4D radar and outlook graphics, there\u2019s just no meaningful rain in the forecast for the next seven days.<\/p>\n
As much as I\u2019d love to bring you tidings of rain to help our lawns and lakes, it\u2019s simply not expected to happen this week.<\/p>\n
Dense fog for holiday travelers<\/p>\n
If you or your loved ones are traveling for the holidays, be on the lookout for some dense fog\u2014particularly in spots like Macclenny.<\/p>\n
Visibility may drop to zero in low-lying areas, especially during early morning hours. That fog will likely shift and change throughout the day, so stay alert on the road.<\/p>\n
The good news? Winds are calm, so once the fog lifts, driving should be easy with our above-average temperatures hanging around.<\/p>\n
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