{"id":668895,"date":"2026-03-20T10:14:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/668895\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T10:14:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:14:32","slug":"bye-bye-winter-hello-spring-dry-weather-continues-into-the-weekend-with-near-record-highs-by-sunday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/668895\/","title":{"rendered":"Bye-bye Winter, hello Spring! Dry weather continues into the weekend, with near-record highs by Sunday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Friday forecast<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>JACKSONVILLE, Fla. <\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s the first day of spring, and it\u2019s going to FEEL like spring! Cooler start to the day, but highs will be right on track for this time of year into the mid-70s, mid-to-upper 60s along the coast. Winds calm down, allowing for patchy fog to develop Saturday morning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Much warmer weekend ahead as highs return to the 80s. The next chance of rain looks like mid-next week, and drought conditions continue to be extreme as we enter a typically drier time of year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorMichelle McCormick headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/MMcCormick\/\" title=\"View Michelle McCormick&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michelle McCormick<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Michelle McCormick joined News4Jax in December 2023 and in February 2024, she happily accepted the opportunity to officially join the News4Jax Weather Authority team as the weekend morning meteorologist. She is a member of both the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association.<\/p>\n<p>Daughter of Ponte Vedra double shooting victim urges harsh punishment for accused killer<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:32<\/p>\n<p>Daughter of Ponte Vedra double shooting victim urges harsh punishment for accused killerA teen told a 79-year-old man he\u2019d clean his driveway. Then he took him to withdraw over $10k<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:10<\/p>\n<p>A teen told a 79-year-old man he\u2019d clean his driveway. Then he took him to withdraw over $10kResidents say it doesn\u2019t prevent accidents after deadly Atlantic Blvd. crash<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:56<\/p>\n<p>Residents say it doesn\u2019t prevent accidents after deadly Atlantic Blvd. crashI need a drop top office!  A spring fling then it feels like summer<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:43<\/p>\n<p>I need a drop top office!  A spring fling then it feels like summerSend News4JAX your videos and pictures if you were at the teen takeover at Blue Cypress Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:04<\/p>\n<p>Send News4JAX your videos and pictures if you were at the teen takeover at Blue Cypress ParkWhat police want parents to know about &#8216;teen takeovers&#8217; after Arlington gathering ends in arrests<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:17<\/p>\n<p>What police want parents to know about &#8216;teen takeovers&#8217; after Arlington gathering ends in arrestsJacksonville edges toward $4 a gallon; Here&#8217;s how you can save<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:07<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville edges toward $4 a gallon; Here&#8217;s how you can saveJacksonville city councilman pushing to roll out Waymo; Safety analysts have some concerns<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:19<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville city councilman pushing to roll out Waymo; Safety analysts have some concernsCity of St. Augustine introduces resolution that would permanently shorten Nights of Lights<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:46<\/p>\n<p>City of St. Augustine introduces resolution that would permanently shorten Nights of LightsMother of 18-year-old killed at Westside Burger King serves customers, pays for meals in son\u2019s honor<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:49<\/p>\n<p>Mother of 18-year-old killed at Westside Burger King serves customers, pays for meals in son\u2019s honorGator boys headed to Tampa to begin journey for back-to-back national titles<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:39<\/p>\n<p>Gator boys headed to Tampa to begin journey for back-to-back national titlesJacksonville approves next step in bringing UF campus to city<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:14<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville approves next step in bringing UF campus to cityPrivate lender says she lost nearly $70K after working with BG Ventures Investment Real Estate<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:43<\/p>\n<p>Private lender says she lost nearly $70K after working with BG Ventures Investment Real EstatePulse nightclub demolished as Orlando moves toward permanent memorial for 49 victims of massacre<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:42<\/p>\n<p>Pulse nightclub demolished as Orlando moves toward permanent memorial for 49 victims of massacreGoFundMe launched after car crash sends Jacksonville family of 4 to multiple hospitals<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:58<\/p>\n<p>GoFundMe launched after car crash sends Jacksonville family of 4 to multiple hospitalsBehind-the-scenes look at bomb squad training at Camp Blanding<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:49<\/p>\n<p>Behind-the-scenes look at bomb squad training at Camp BlandingJacksonville NAACP urges delay in JEA appointment amid investigations<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:58<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville NAACP urges delay in JEA appointment amid investigationsCity Council holds first JEA Special Committee meeting over potential unpaid capacity fees<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:08<\/p>\n<p>City Council holds first JEA Special Committee meeting over potential unpaid capacity feesAfter three years, still no arrests made in Jacksonville Beach St. Patrick\u2019s Day shootings <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:07<\/p>\n<p>After three years, still no arrests made in Jacksonville Beach St. Patrick\u2019s Day shootings Senate Housing Bill could boost Jacksonville\u2019s fight against affordability crisis<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 2:12<\/p>\n<p>Senate Housing Bill could boost Jacksonville\u2019s fight against affordability crisisDonate, Declutter and Win During Goodwill\u2019s \u2018Clean Out Your Closet Week\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:34<\/p>\n<p>Donate, Declutter and Win During Goodwill\u2019s \u2018Clean Out Your Closet Week\u2019Time to get some green in my garden.  Expert advice from Five Points<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 4:03<\/p>\n<p>Time to get some green in my garden.  Expert advice from Five PointsCrashes increase on St. Patrick&#8217;s Day so have a plan &amp; stay alert<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:00<\/p>\n<p>Crashes increase on St. Patrick&#8217;s Day so have a plan &amp; stay alertJSO shoots man who pointed gun at officers while walking toward them outside Gate gas station<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:38<\/p>\n<p>JSO shoots man who pointed gun at officers while walking toward them outside Gate gas stationNorthwesterly winds bring unseasonable cold to our area<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:02<\/p>\n<p>Northwesterly winds bring unseasonable cold to our areaPrevious photoNext photo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Friday forecast JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 It\u2019s the first day of spring, and it\u2019s going to FEEL like spring!&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":668896,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5136],"tags":[5229,3188,723,1599,7310,67,586,132,5230,68,2969,313],"class_list":{"0":"post-668895","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-jacksonville","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-fl","10":"tag-florida","11":"tag-forecast","12":"tag-jacksonville","13":"tag-united-states","14":"tag-united-states-of-america","15":"tag-unitedstates","16":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","17":"tag-us","18":"tag-usa","19":"tag-weather"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/668895","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=668895"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/668895\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/668896"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=668895"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=668895"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=668895"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}