The Action News Jax First Alert Weather Team is tracking Tropical Storm Sara, which formed in the western Caribbean on Thursday afternoon.
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Here’s what you can expect in the tropics and in our local forecast:
TROPICS:
- Sara is set to bring heavy rain and flooding to Central America, for parts of Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Guatemala.
- Over the Gulf of Mexico next week, it’s looking much weaker, primarily due to the anticipated time over land and increasing shear.
- Still likely to have at least some rain in Florida by the middle of next week, especially on Wednesday.
- For the latest updates, always read the latest entry in “Talking the Tropics With Mike.”
LOCAL WEATHER:
- Mild Thursday evening with a few sprinkles and light showers. Cooler air will move in after midnight dropping temperatures to the 50s by sunrise.
- Friday will begin with clouds but become mostly sunny, breezy, cool & nice. Highs in the low 70s.
- Down into the 40s Friday night and Saturday night for the first time since April as we get to enjoy a beautiful fall weekend. Highs will be in the low to mid-70s with lots of sun.
- A warming trend again early next week ahead of a strong cold front that arrives Wednesday/Wednesday night.
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