Weekend weather: Hot and sunny ahead<\/p>\n
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 Hi, it\u2019s Katie Garner, your News4JAX meteorologist with The Weather Authority. Let me walk you through what you can expect in Jacksonville, Northeast Florida, and South Georgia as we roll into the weekend.<\/p>\n Today, we\u2019re starting out mild with temperatures in the 50s, 60s, and 70s \u2014 you\u2019ll feel it especially if you\u2019re out early in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Brunswick, or Waycross. Temps are expected to climb quickly, hitting 86 degrees this afternoon under sunny skies.<\/p>\n The coastal areas are forecast to stay a little milder, around the 70s, while inland spots like Clay County could get closer to 90. Going into the weekend, Saturday should bring us 89 degrees with sun and clouds, and Sunday looks even warmer at 92 degrees.<\/p>\n Overnight, you\u2019ll feel those lows dip into the mid-60s, so you can expect a solid cool-down once the sun goes down.<\/p>\n It\u2019s going to be a beautiful stretch, but remember: this is above average heat, especially by Sunday and Monday. If you\u2019re spending time outside\u2014maybe working in the yard or heading to the beach\u2014don\u2019t forget the sunscreen and plenty of water!<\/p>\n Boater Skip Day: Safety first<\/p>\n If you\u2019re one of the folks heading out for Boater Skip Day, listen up. You\u2019ll see partly cloudy skies, highs that are talking 87 degrees by late morning and up to 92 by 3 p.m. Winds are expected to stay light, around 6 mph, with a few breezy gusts mixed in\u2014nothing to worry about, but it could feel pretty nice out on the water.<\/p>\n My biggest tip: keep that cooler stocked with water. The combo of heat and sun while you\u2019re boating can sneak up on you. Dehydration isn\u2019t just a hassle, it can ruin your whole day out there. So keep drinking, be smart, and enjoy!<\/p>\n Tropical update: Watching the Atlantic<\/p>\n Let\u2019s talk tropics for a second. We\u2019re on day five of hurricane season, and so far, the Atlantic and The Gulf are both quiet\u2014no active systems, and that\u2019s just the way we like it.<\/p>\n There is some activity out in the Pacific, but at this point it isn\u2019t expected to impact us. Of course, I\u2019m always keeping an eye on any new developments, so I\u2019ll have updates for you if anything changes.<\/p>\n Looking ahead: Good now, rain next week<\/p>\n The weekend is shaping up great for any outdoor plans, but looking ahead, we could see rain return during the week\u2014likely just a single day with showers in the mid-80s. I\u2019ll keep you posted on Exact Track 4D as we get closer.<\/p>\n