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Localized Flooding through the Weekend followed by a Moderate Nor'easter and Tidal Flooding Next Week

Tropical moisture will fuel high chances for rain through the weekend and then along a stalling cold front next week. Several inches of rain are expected to fall over the next several days that will increase the risk for localized flooding each day. A Moderately Strong Nor'easter will develop Tuesday and bring gusty winds, dangerous surf/rip currents, and potential for moderate tidal flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gainesville, Gainesville Regional Airport (KGNV)

Lat: 29.69°NLon: 82.28°WElev: 151ft.

A Few Clouds

74°F

23°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Oct 5:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Gainesville FL

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gainesville FL
 29.67°N 82.36°W
Last Update:
2:35 am EDT Oct 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Oct 4, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 10, 2026
 
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