Storm threat returns, several inches of rain possible by Friday
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We’re moving back into a more familiar summer weather pattern today. Action News Jax Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh says skies open up by mid-afternoon with heavy rain and strong storms. Buresh says everybody gets at least some rain between now and Friday.
Storms may impact the end of the school day, so be prepared for possible delays and get severe weather alerts when you download the FREE 104.5 WOKV App. Heavy rainfall and lightning is also likely in some neighborhoods for the evening commute.
Highs will reach the lower 90s this afternoon before showers and storms develop. You will notice that it will be rather humid as well. Feels like temperatures will reach about 100 degrees this afternoon.
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Showers and storms hang around for Thursday and Friday afternoon, with temperatures climbing into the low 90s before storms arrive.
The pattern turns less stormy for the weekend. Saturday will see storms shift more inland through the afternoon.
Sunday looks partly sunny and seasonally hot with a widely scattered mainly inland afternoon shower or storm.
The tropics are still quiet overall.
Tracking showers and storms for this afternoon's commute. A few gusty winds possible too. #FirstAlertWX pic.twitter.com/x3L3N7KETn
— Garrett Bedenbaugh (@wxgarrett) August 17, 2022
Good morning! I'm tracking increasing showers and storm coverage. Get the updated First Alert Forecast on FOX30 and CBS47 Action News JAX This Morning from 4:30 - 9 am. #FirstAlertWX pic.twitter.com/iEHtnAQnEJ
— Garrett Bedenbaugh (@wxgarrett) August 17, 2022
