Storms moving through central and northeast Florida prompt advisories<\/p>\n
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 Strong storms are currently moving through Alachua and St. Johns counties, with flood advisories in effect for these areas until 5 p.m.. <\/p>\n These storms are accompanied by the risk of strong, straight-line winds that could reach 40 to 50 miles per hour. Heavy rain and frequent lightning are also being observed. Stay indoors and avoid heading out until the storms have passed.<\/p>\n Fourth of July forecast: showers possible but fireworks won\u2019t be snuffed out<\/p>\n Concerned about holiday plans? Your Fourth of July isn\u2019t expected to be a washout. While some scattered showers are possible between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m., the bulk of the activity is forecast to stay mostly west of I-95 thanks to a strong sea breeze pushing storms inland.<\/p>\n By 7 p.m., conditions are likely to clear out for downtown Jacksonville and other fireworks shows, with projected evening temperatures hovering in the low 80s. Stray showers can\u2019t be ruled out during the evening, but by 9 or 10 p.m., nearly all rain should be out of the area, leaving behind a pleasant\u2014if slightly cloudy\u2014night for festivities.<\/p>\n Looking ahead: tropical developments and the extended outlook<\/p>\n The Weather Authority team is also tracking a frontal boundary expected to stall around the Florida-Georgia border, holding close to I-10. This feature is expected to contribute to ongoing, scattered showers over the weekend, driven by the daily sea breeze. Forecasts currently indicate a 40 to 50 percent chance of rain through the weekend, with most showers remaining isolated rather than widespread.<\/p>\n In addition, the Exact Track 4D tropical outlook shows an area with a 30 to 60 percent chance of tropical development in coming days, but Meteorologist Michelle McCormick stresses that this system is not a direct concern for the local area right now. Instead, it may affect winds along coastal areas, so beachgoers may notice some breezy conditions.<\/p>\n No description found<\/p>\n For those with outdoor plans, the extended 7-day forecast reveals high temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s, and a gradual tapering of rain chances heading into the new week.<\/p>\n Share your weather photos<\/p>\n