Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 70. West wind between 10 and 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tonight

A 40 % chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind between 5 and 8 mph. 

Hazardous Weather

Isolated thunderstorms are possible across the area today as a cold front slowly moves through. severe weather is not anticipated.

Forecast Details

Deepening mid level low over southern Missouri has already turned the corner as it encounters resistance from deep southwesterly flow around northwestern periphery of a strong and stubborn mid-level high over the Turks and Caicos island. the upper low will quickly eject northeast into the Ohio Valley today. At the surface, a weak low over the Florida Big Bend is beginning to open up as it becomes absorbed by deeper surface low on the east side of aforementioned upper low. northeast winds along the coast relentlessly held on through the much of the night but are finally starting to retreat as winds begin to veer to the south, this will send a warm front rapidly north across the area.

Showers are likely across the entire area today as a surface front limps through. Temperatures are once again a challenge today. In fact, this will remain the case for the next several days. Given strength of warm front., decided to go a little above guidance today, which yields highs in the 50s across the northwestern zones and in the mid 70s across the southeastern zones. in fact some areas in the latter zones are likely to see some sun peek out this morning before the rain arrives.

Most of the dense fog early this morning is originating from water sources. thus it is most dense along the coast and near the St. Johns River. tough call on when it will break but increasing southerly flow should break it up over the land areas by mid-morning. A dense fog advisory will continue along the Atlantic coast until mid morning. but we may be able to drop it a little earlier, this will be monitored.

Additional showers are likely to develop tonight as deep layer moisture lingers and shortwave energy cuts into the ridge. clearing skies will begin in southeast Georgia tonight as the surface high currently trailing the cold front shifts east into the area. Northwest winds around the high will drive the front south of the area by Sunday morning with most of the shower activity coming to the end. Temperatures may in fact drop to near freezing over the interior of southeast Georgia under clear skies with calm winds. temps will drop into the 40s across northeast Florida.

Today's Pollen Levels: 3.2 Low Medium(on a scale to 12); Predominate Pollen: Juniper.

For additional information visit the National Weather Service in Jacksonville website on the internet at http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jax/