{"id":784534,"date":"2026-05-09T15:43:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T15:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/784534\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T15:43:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T15:43:15","slug":"rain-arrives-this-afternoon-jacksonvilles-forecast-includes-storms-and-a-wet-mothers-day-weekend-for-some","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/784534\/","title":{"rendered":"Rain arrives this afternoon: Jacksonville\u2019s forecast includes storms and a wet Mother\u2019s Day weekend for some"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Showers and storms begin Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>JACKSONVILLE, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 Good morning, friends! Saturday is starting off absolutely beautiful around Jacksonville and northeast Florida. We\u2019ve got a clear sky and a sunrise that\u2019s hard to beat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">But you\u2019ll want to wrap up your errands early today. Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to move in between about 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and continue off and on through Monday. Not everyone will see rain at the same time, but those who do can expect quick bursts\u2014these are the exact kind of showers we really need as we continue to deal with ongoing drought conditions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Early this morning, temperatures are already in the 60s and 70s across Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Brunswick, and Waycross. It won\u2019t take long to warm up into the 70s for most of us. Winds will generally be in that 10 to 15 mph range but can pick up a bit more as those storms roll in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">If you track rainfall at home, I\u2019d love for you to share your rain gauge totals with us over on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/snapjax\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SnapJAX<\/a>! It\u2019s a fun way to see how much rain hits your backyard compared to your neighbor\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>Mother\u2019s Day: wet, but not a washout<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">If you\u2019re looking ahead to Sunday, especially for Mother\u2019s Day plans, keep your umbrella handy! Showers are expected, but they likely won\u2019t be as widespread or as heavy as Saturday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Celebrate Mom all weekend, and if you can, get cozy at home when the rain moves in. Expect some breaks between the showers, and remember: the rain is doing us a big favor by helping chip away at that drought.<\/p>\n<p>Current weather and drought update<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Right now, the Exact Track 4D radar is showing clear conditions, but that\u2019s expected to change later today. Temperatures at the start of the day are pleasant and typical for May, with Jacksonville at 69 degrees, St. Augustine at 73, Brunswick at 69, and Waycross at 68.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Drought is still a concern. Even with this weekend\u2019s welcomed rainfall, it won\u2019t be enough to completely pull us out. We\u2019ll keep monitoring the trends closely.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">For the latest updates, forecasts, and real-time radar, check The Weather Authority team right here on News4JAX.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Showers and storms begin Saturday JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Good morning, friends! 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