First Alert Weather: Warm with brief showers

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The First Alert Weather Team says there will be a few showers into this evening otherwise partly cloudy with temps. only falling into the 60s inland to 70s at the beaches.

Election day will be partly cloudy with a few brief showers but plenty of dry hours.  Warm temps. will continue with highs in the 70s at the beaches to the 80s inland.

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As Rafael moves into the Gulf mid to late week, there will be an increase in local showers with brief downpours Wed.-Thu.  Rainfall will average a half inch to an inch with a few spots 1″+.

In the tropics, Rafael is expected to become a hurricane before hitting Cuba Wed.  Then Rafael will move over the Gulf & is forecast to weaken due to wind shear & dry air but still some impacts along the Gulf Coast late in the week into the weekend from Texas to Alabama. More in “Talking the Tropics With Mike.”\

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Here’s a look at your 7-day forecast:

RIGHT NOW: Mix of clouds & sun with brief showers mainly south of Jacksonville … temps. near 80.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a few brief shower.  Low: 65

ELECTION DAY: Partly cloudy with a brief shower, breezy & warm.  High: 84 (record=87/2003)

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers.  Low: 71

WEDNESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with showers at times. High: 82

THURSDAY: Partly cloudy, breezy, scattered showers.  High: 81

FRIDAY: Partly cloudy with a few showers, still breezy.  High: 83

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy, a few showers.  High: 81

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy & warm, a brief shower. High: 84

MONDAY: Partly cloudy, unseasonably warm, scattered showers. High: 84

THE TROPICS: Tropical storm “Rafael” is expected to rapidly intensify upon approach to Cuba Wed. then weaken over the Gulf of Mexico late this week. Only fringe effects for Jacksonville/NE Fl./SE Ga. with an increase in showers & a gusty breeze off the Atlantic More: “Talking the Tropics With Mike”.

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