The Fourth of July holiday just around the corner, and many Floridians are making plans for the long weekend. If you’re spending time outdoors, the weather will be an important factor to keep in mind, especially the dangerous heat.
A heat dome is expected to settle over Florida this week, sending temperatures well above normal. According to AccuWeather meteorologist Alex DaSilva, afternoon highs could reach as much as 6 degrees above the historical average in some parts of the state. Combined with high humidity, heat index values are expected to climb well above 100 degrees, increasing the risk of heat exhaustion and other heat-related illnesses.
In Jacksonville, a heat advisory is in effect from 12 p.m. Monday afternoon until 7 p.m. with heat index expected to reach 105 to 110 degrees. Areas impacted include Northeast and North Central Florida, as well as portions of Southeast Georgia.
Here’s a look at what Jacksonville can expect in the days leading up to the holiday.
Monday, June 29: Heat Advisory for Jacksonville from noon to 7 p.m.
Florida will experience excessive heat this week, hitting triple-digit temperatures on June 29. See map
How hot will it get in Jacksonville, ahead of the 4th of July?
The heat index could reach 105 to 110 degrees June 29, and could reach as high as 112 across parts of Northeast Florida by July 3, according to the National Weather Service Jacksonville.
Rain chances are expected to increase across all areas over the Fourth of July weekend.
What’s the weather like on the 4th of July in Jacksonville?
How much rain will Jacksonville get this week?
Are any tropical disturbances expected to impact Jacksonville for the Fourth of July holiday weekend?
No. As of June 29, a low-pressure system located east of the southeastern U.S. coast has no more than a 10% chance of tropical development over the next two days. Environmental conditions are expected to become unfavorable later this week, making additional development unlikely.
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Doris Alvarez is a Breaking and Trending Reporter for The Florida Times-Union. You can get all of Jacksonville’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday by signing up for the free Daily Briefing and News Alerts newsletters at jacksonville.com/newsletters
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