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First Alert Weather: Sunday thunderstorms and wind before temperatures drop

WJAX 2/16 - Severe Thunderstorm Watch

The First Alert Weather Team regards a Severe Thunderstorm Watch while temperatures average in the upper 60s/low 70s.

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Notes from The First Alert Weather Team:

  • A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 1 pm along and north of I-10.
  • A strong cold front is progressing quickly east this morning.
  • Ahead of that front is a squall line of thunderstorms with heavy rain, gusty winds, and lightning.
  • Outside of rain and storms, wind is increasing with gusts above 35 mph expected later this morning.
  • The leading edge of storms will move into our far western viewing area between 9 and 10 am, the Jacksonville metro/I-95 corridor in GA between 10 am and noon, and the St. Johns River basin by noon to 2 pm.
  • A severe thunderstorm with damaging winds and/or an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out.
  • Rain totals will not be high, generally 0.25-0.75”.
  • We will be clearing some this afternoon as the wind gradually subsides.
  • Temperatures will fall dramatically tonight into the upper 30s and low 40s by sunrise Monday.

7-day Forecast:

  • TODAY: Windy with mid-day rain and storms, some afternoon clearing. HIGH: 79
  • TONIGHT: Much colder and breezy. LOW: 40 (30s in GA)
  • MONDAY: Mostly sunny and cool. 40/60
  • TUESDAY: Mostly to partly sunny. 39/69
  • WEDNESDAY: Cloudy with rain. 53/70
  • THURSDAY: Partly to mostly sunny. 46/62
  • FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. 39/59
  • SATURDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy, isolated showers. 41/60

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