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The World Meteorological Organization has retired the name Melissa from the list of hurricane names.

Action News Jax Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh takes a deep dive into the day's forecast, and its impact on the next few days.
A few inland showers/storms, Warm Easter weekend • We are waking up to temperatures in the 60s this morning. • Some patchy inland fog possible this morning. • The morning commute will be mainly dry. o An isolated shower is possible along the coast. • An isolated midday inland moving shower will develop today for Jacksonville. • A few showers and storms are possible along and west of Highway 301 to I-75 mid to late afternoon. o Main threats: heavy (much needed) rain and embedded lightning. o Jacksonville and local beaches will see a dry evening commute. • Highs today in the lower 80s. • High rip current risk at area beaches. • The Easter weekend will be warm with many dry hours. A few isolated showers are possible in the afternoon on Saturday and Sunday. • Another cold front will arrive Monday with a few showers and a dip in temperatures. • We turn breezy early next week with highs in the 70s and a few showers, especially along the coast. o Local nor'easter conditions TODAY: AM patchy fog. Partly cloudy, warm, isolated midday and afternoon showers. A few storms west of Highway 301. HIGH: 83 TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Low: 64 SATURDAY: Patchy AM fog. Partly cloudy, warm, isolated afternoon shower. 64/86 EASTER SUNDAY: Patchy AM fog. Partly cloudy, warm, isolated afternoon/evening showers. 64/87 (Record: 91 - 2017) MONDAY: Mostly cloudy with a few showers. Turning breezy. 65/75 TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy and breezy. A few AM showers. 58/72 WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy and windy. Coastal shower. 57/73 THURSDAY: Mostly sunny and breezy. Isolated shower. 58/73
CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST – WOKV RADIO THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026 METEOROLOGIST COREY SIMMA The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 8 TODAY: Partly Cloudy, Breezy & Warm. Iso. Shower. High: 82 TONIGHT: Mostly Clear & Mild. Low: 62 FRIDAY: Partly Sunny, Iso. Shower. High: 83 SATURDAY: Partly Cloudy, Iso. Shower. High: 86 EASTER SUNDAY: Partly Sunny, Iso. Shower. High: 87 MONDAY: Mostly Cloudy, Breezy & Cooler. A Few Showers. High: 75
CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST – WOKV RADIO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026 METEOROLOGIST COREY SIMMA The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 8 TODAY: Partly Cloudy, Breezy & Warm. Iso. Shower. High: 84 TONIGHT: Mostly Clear & Mild. Low: 60 THURSDAY: Partly Sunny, Iso. Shower. High: 82 FRIDAY: Partly Cloudy, Iso. Shower. High: 83 SATURDAY: Partly Sunny, Iso. Shower. High: 86 EASTER SUNDAY: Partly Cloudy, Iso. Shower. High: 84
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