Very Warm Days Ahead With Rain Coming to Jacksonville

Highs near 90 expected Sunday and Monday before a cold front brings showers and cooler temps by Tuesday.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 12:05pm

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The Jacksonville area is in for a stretch of very warm weather on Sunday and Monday, with highs approaching 90 degrees. However, a cold front will move through on Monday night into Tuesday, bringing occasional showers and cooler temperatures. The dry and warm weather is expected to return by Thursday.

Why it matters

The warm and dry conditions, combined with gusty winds, will elevate the risk of wildfires in the region on Sunday. The incoming cold front will also bring a noticeable drop in temperatures, which could impact outdoor activities and plans.

The details

Sunday and Monday will see highs near 90 degrees, with abundant sunshine. However, a cold front will approach from the north on Monday night, bringing occasional showers and cooler temperatures by Tuesday, with highs only reaching the upper 60s. The front will pass south of the area by Wednesday, with dry and warmer weather returning by Thursday.

  • Sunday, March 22, 2026: Highs near 90 degrees with abundant sunshine.
  • Monday, March 23, 2026: Highs near 90 degrees with mostly sunny skies.
  • Monday night into Tuesday, March 24, 2026: Cold front brings occasional showers and cooler temperatures.
  • Wednesday, March 25, 2026: Cold front passes south of the area, with mostly cloudy skies and a high of 73.
  • Thursday, March 26, 2026: Dry and warmer weather returns, with a high of 82 degrees.

The players

Trevor Gibbs

First Alert Meteorologist at Action News Jax.

Mike Buresh

First Alert Meteorologist and host of the 'All the Weather, All the Time' podcast at Action News Jax.

Garrett Bedenbaugh

First Alert Meteorologist at Action News Jax.

Corey Simma

First Alert Meteorologist at Action News Jax.

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What they’re saying

“Sunday will be warm to hot with near-record highs and abundant sunshine.”

— Trevor Gibbs, First Alert Meteorologist

“A cold front will approach from the north Monday night into Tuesday, passing south of our area by Wednesday. This will bring occasional showers, cooler temperatures, and gusty winds to our area.”

— Trevor Gibbs, First Alert Meteorologist

What’s next

The First Alert Weather team will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on the approaching cold front and the potential for showers and cooler temperatures in the Jacksonville area.

The takeaway

The Jacksonville region is in for a significant weather pattern change, with very warm and dry conditions on Sunday and Monday giving way to a cold front that will bring showers, cooler temperatures, and gusty winds by Tuesday. Residents should be prepared for the changing conditions and any potential impacts on outdoor activities or plans.