Jacksonville is baking at 98°F Thursday — the highest temperature recorded across the state today — while a 22-degree spread between that city’s high and Miami’s 80°F overnight low underscores a dramatic statewide temperature range, according to National Weather Service data.
Jacksonville reaches 98°F with a 76°F low, zero rain chance, and winds at 6 mph Thursday. Tampa hits 93°F with a 78°F low, 27% rain chance, and 11 mph winds. Orlando tops out at 88°F with a 77°F low, only 8% rain chance, and near-calm 5 mph winds. Miami reaches 92°F with a 80°F low, 37% rain chance, and gusts up to 13 mph, with 4.1mm of precipitation expected.
Jacksonville surges to 100°F Friday before dropping to 94°F Saturday. Orlando climbs to 97°F Friday with a 48% rain chance, then holds at 96°F Saturday and Sunday before peaking at 98°F Monday. Miami’s rain chance rises to 42% Friday and 59% Saturday, with the high falling to 88°F. Tampa stays dry through Saturday at 91°F before rain returns Tuesday at 87°F with a 34% chance. Orlando’s Tuesday forecast carries a 99% rain chance with 4.1mm of precipitation projected.