First Alert Weather: Scattered storms mostly in Nassau County, Ernesto develops near Caribbean

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The First Alert Weather Team is tracking scattered storms that are now mostly concentrated in Nassau County. Otherwise, it’s partly sunny with a wide range of temperatures depending on clouds and nearby storms.

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The Tropics

A strong tropical wave has become Tropical Storm Ernesto with some impacts expected for Puerto Rico and the nearby islands. From there, the disturbance is likely to become a hurricane but will stay to the far east of Florida with no local impacts other than a rip current risk at area beaches.

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Turning a bit drier

Scattered heavy storms will continue through this evening. Where storms occur, expect gusty winds, lightning and heavy rain but not everywhere.

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Only isolated afternoon storms are expected Tuesday and Wednesday as afternoon temperatures soar well into the 90s.

A wind shift to winds out of the northeast Thursday and Friday will allow for some cooler air to move in with highs “only” in the upper 80s, even a little lower at the beaches where a high rip current risk will develop.

Here’s a look at your First Alert 7-Day Forecast:

TONIGHT: A few evening storms… partly cloudy. Low: 77

TUESDAY: Partly sunny & hot with an isolated afternoon t’storm. High: 95

TUESDAY NIGHT: Isolated storm early… partly cloudy. Low: 76

WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny & hot with an isolated afternoon t’storm. High: 96

THURSDAY: Partly sunny with an isolated shower. High: 89

FRIDAY: Partly sunny. High: 89

SATURDAY: Partly sunny. High: 92

SUNDAY: Partly sunny with a few afternoon showers & t’storms. High: 93

MONDAY: Partly sunny with scattered afternoon showers & storms. High: 93

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