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° N Lon: 82.28° W Elev: 151 ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 4 Oct 5:53 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Western Alachua

Tonight
A chance of thunderstorms this evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph this evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday Night
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Tuesday
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Tuesday Night
Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday And Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday And Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.



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