The heat is back in Jacksonville, and it’s not letting up anytime soon. After a week of scattered storms and more comfortable temperatures, a blast of excessive heat is moving in, with the National Weather Service warning of dangerously hot conditions beginning Monday and lingering through the middle of the week
Today, peak “feels-like” temperatures are expected to hit between noon and 6 p.m. tonight, ranging from 103 to 107 degrees.
Here’s a look at the weather this week and how long temperatures are expected to linger.
How hot will it feel in Jacksonville this week?
The heat is sticking around across Jacksonville, with elevated heat index values expected today through midweek. “Feels-like” temperatures (or heat index) are forecast to reach 103 to 107 degrees each day, with readings potentially climbing to 106 to 110 degrees by midweek and possibly lasting into Friday.
Maximum heat index across Florida this week
How much rain can Jacksonville expect this week?
Rain chances will remain in the forecast across Jacksonville through Saturday, with isolated to scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms possible each day. Here’s a look at the precipitation map:
NWS Jacksonville Radar
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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