JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s cold outside, and I want you to feel ready for it this morning. The breeze is sharp, and if you’re anything like me, you may have stepped out in the wrong outfit.
Temperatures are sitting at 46 degrees in Waycross, 43 in Macclenny, and 50 in Jacksonville — the same along the coast. These numbers don’t lie, so you’ll want layers early, especially as wind gusts rise and fall throughout the day.
Tonight drops to around 36 degrees. That’s pretty painful for December in this area, and Southeast Georgia and parts of Northeast Florida are under a Frost Advisory and Freeze Warning.
If you’re sending kids to the bus stop, don’t forget those extra layers. Even stepping outside to grab the paper or walk the dog will feel brisk, and you’ll be glad you planned ahead.
Dry stretch continues: drought still a concern
Here’s the big picture: it’s dry, we need rain, and the drought remains an issue. Exact Track 4D radar and the Drought Monitor tell the same story — almost no help from Mother Nature for your yard or garden this week.
Moisture chances are low. Six of the next seven days are expected to stay dry, with only about a 10 percent chance of brief showers on Sunday.
If you’re lighting a fire pit or spending time outdoors, be cautious. The dry conditions and wind make things a bit riskier.
As I often admit, my gardening skills aren’t the greatest — my plants are either plastic or struggling. But if you’ve got a green thumb, you’ll need to put in extra effort since Mother Nature won’t be watering your plants anytime soon.
Looking ahead: mild weekend, small rain chance
The good news is that the weekend looks pleasant. Friday and Saturday should feel more comfortable, with highs of 62 degrees today and warming to 68 degrees tomorrow in Jacksonville. Sunday stays mild with a slight chance of a shower.
The three-day forecast keeps us in the 60s and 70s, a little above average for this time of year. The cold mornings stick around through Saturday.
After the weekend, once the next system moves in and gives us that slim chance for rain, expect temperatures to drop again to start the week.
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