Weekend storms bring dangerous weather to North America, in photos - AP News
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Powerful storms and heat waves swept across several US states ahead of Labor Day weekend 2026, disrupting travel plans for millions. The FAA prepared for a busy travel period while severe weather threatened to cause significant delays.
Severe thunderstorms impacted the U.S. over Labor Day weekend starting September 5, 2026, affecting nearly 10 million people across the Southeast with torrential rain, powerful winds and large hail. Over 2,000 flight delays occurred by September 7.
As of 2026-08-28, weather forecasters across Florida warned of scattered storms developing over the weekend with increased risk of flooding. Highs were expected in the low to mid 90s Fahrenheit with afternoon and evening thunderstorm development across multiple regions including Central Florida and Northeast Florida.
From August 21–23, 2026, Northeast Florida experienced a persistent hot and humid weather pattern with frequent afternoon thunderstorms affecting Duval and St. Johns Counties. Temperatures climbed into the low 90s with locally heavy rain, gradually moderating slightly by August 23.
A stalled weather front kept scattered thunderstorms in the forecast across the region from September 5-7, 2026, with afternoon and evening storm potential and high temperatures near 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The pattern persisted through Labor Day.
Between September 2 and September 4, 2026, Florida meteorologists warned of persistent wet conditions, tropical moisture, and heavy afternoon downpours affecting multiple regions including Tampa Bay and South Florida, with localized flooding expected.
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The First Alert Weather team forecast increasing showers and thunderstorms for the Jacksonville, Florida area from July 31 through August 2, 2026, with concentrated storm activity possible near the Florida–Georgia state line and southeastern Georgia. Conditions remained cloudy and damp through the period.
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Regional meteorologists are forecasting intense heat combined with weekend storm threats for the coming days. Multiple forecast updates emphasize elevated temperatures and precipitation risk over the forecast period.
The First Alert Weather forecast for Jacksonville, Florida predicted shifting wind patterns and rain, with temperatures rising during Labor Day Weekend around September 4, 2026. Showers were expected to develop midday and early afternoon.
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Weather forecasts for the Jacksonville, Florida area on September 11–13, 2026 predicted summertime heat, afternoon thunderstorms, and heavy rain with lightning, followed by a dry Sunday.
Weather reports from multiple disparate regions—including North Dakota and the Southeast—forecast hot temperatures and severe thunderstorm threats for the weekend. Reports lack explicit indication they cover a unified weather system.
Jacksonville experienced humid, dry conditions on the morning of August 27, 2026, with scattered storms developing in the afternoon and evening, and additional showers expected by August 28. A weekend wind shift was anticipated.
On August 20, 2026, the Jacksonville area experienced brutally hot temperatures and high humidity, with additional rainfall in the forecast. Local weather alerts warned of continued dangerous heat conditions.
From August 18 to August 21, 2026, Northeast Florida experienced persistent warm and humid conditions with recurring afternoon and evening thunderstorms. The pattern continued through Friday night affecting local football schedules.
Multiple weather forecasts for Jacksonville, Florida report another hot day with high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s Fahrenheit and afternoon/evening thunderstorms expected. Later forecast indicates improved rain chances by late Wednesday.
On September 2, 2026, forecasters predicted showers and heavy downpours along the Florida coast through early afternoon, shifting inland by late afternoon, with warming expected heading into the Labor Day weekend.
Weather forecasts for Jacksonville on September 12–13, 2026 predicted partly to mostly cloudy skies with highs near 90 degrees and scattered afternoon/evening showers and storms. Conditions remained warm and muggy with potential for rapid storm development.
Isolated storms shifted inland over Jacksonville, Florida through the weekend of 29–30 August 2026, with the airport receiving nearly 2 inches of rain. The region faced a stagnant weather pattern with recurring afternoon storm activity.