Tornado Watch expires for St. Johns, Putnam counties, more storms possible today

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Action News Jax First Alert Weather Team has declared a tornado watch is in effect for St. Johns and Putnam counties until 11 a.m.

The First Alert Weather Team said Putnam County was already under a tornado warning from 2:30 a.m. to 3 a.m. on Wednesday.

First Alert Meteorologist Corey Simma says storms and showers will continue through the morning and will clear up in the afternoon as temperatures rise. The best chance for rain and strong storms will be south of I-10.

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There may be a lingering shower or storm Wednesday evening near the Florida-Georgia border.

Thursday and Friday will be dry, sunny and hot.

The next chance for storms arrives Saturday, but the weekend shouldn’t be a washout.

Action News Jax’s First Alert Weather Team will continue to monitor the forecast and will bring you updates throughout the day.

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Here’s a look at your First Alert 7-Day Forecast:

TODAY: Morning Showers and Storms South, Becoming Partly Sunny & Hot. High: 89

TONIGHT: Mostly Clear. Low: 68

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THU: Mostly Sunny. High 91/Low 68

FRI: Mostly to Partly Sunny. High 90/Low 66

SAT: Partly Cloudy & Hot. Storms Late. High 93/Low 70

SUN: Morning Showers, Some Clearing. High 90/Low 71

MON: Mostly Sunny. High 89/Low 67

TUE: Partly Sunny. High 90/Low 64

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