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Hot Memorial Day weekend ahead – Action News Jax

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mike Buresh, chief meteorologist for First Alert Weather, said it will be a hot holiday weekend.

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High temperatures are expected from Saturday through Memorial Day, with afternoon highs around 30 degrees inland and between 27 and 32 degrees on the beaches.

“Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the duration of a sunburn decreases to 10 to 15 minutes,” said Buresh.

It will be hot and partly sunny at Jazz Fest on Saturday and Sunday, so bring plenty of water and sunscreen.

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A few thunderstorms will develop in southeast Georgia late Saturday, and some of these cells could move into Baker, Nassau and Duval counties Saturday night as they weaken. Otherwise, it will be a dry weekend.

Here’s a look at your First Alert 7-day forecast:

AT THE MOMENT: Partly sunny with temperatures around 27 degrees on the beaches and over 30 degrees inland.

TONIGHT: Clear. Low: 70

SATURDAY: Partly sunny and hot with isolated thunderstorms in southeast Georgia in the late afternoon. High: 93

SATURDAY NIGHT: Evening storm in southeast Georgia and far northeast Florida. Partly cloudy. Low: 71

SUNDAY: Partly sunny. High: 95

DAY OF MEMORIAL: Partly sunny/hot. High: 95

TUESDAY: Partly sunny with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. High: 94

WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. High: 91

THURSDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Maximum temperature: 88

FRIDAY: Partly sunny/cooler/less humid. High: 85

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