Wildfire danger is rising in the Jacksonville area as fires impact Brantley County and surrounding regions. News4JAX’s Meteorologist Katie Garner shares an optimistic forecast for rain helping fight the fires, while drought conditions and rainfall deficits persist.

Jacksonville faces worsening drought and wildfire risk as high winds and limited rainfall impact the area. News4JAX Meteorologist Katie Garner shares the latest safety updates and forecast details.

Wildfire smoke isn’t just a concern for people — it can be just as harmful to pets, according to Dr. Christian Broadhurst with the Clay Humane Society.

Jacksonville faces a severe drought and wildfire threat as smoke advisories continue. News4JAX’s meteorologist shares the latest updates on air quality, burn bans, and what’s ahead for local weather.

While no fires are burning in Duval County, step outside and you can smell the smoke, which can be a problem for people who have asthma or other breathing conditions.

Jacksonville continues to see exceptional drought conditions with a significant rainfall deficit. Meteorologist Katie Garner discusses the hot, dry forecast, water conservation tips, and what to watch for as temperatures rise.

Air quality alerts are common in the summer, and they might be easy to overlook. But at the end of the day, they’re something parents should keep top of mind.

The Jacksonville City Council will discuss an ordinance tomorrow that proposes the appropriation of $450,000 from the Environmental Protection Trust Fund. This funding aims to enhance air monitoring activities in disadvantaged communities, particularly focusing on Health Zone 1 in Jacksonville.

The Jacksonville metro area was ranked among the cleanest in the nation for ozone pollution, according to the American Lung Association’s 2024 “State of the Air” report, which was released Wednesday.

Poor air quality can take a toll on our lungs and overall health.

A smoky haze with a few showers

September seventh is the International Day of Clean Air, but the world hasn’t seen too much of that lately.

Hot, humid and a smoky haze

Hazy skies due to Canadian Wildfires, Air Quality issues

Smoky conditions have blanketed much of the northern U.S., creating air quality alerts and conditions unhealthy to some individuals.

The U.N. weather agency says the world and especially urban areas experienced a brief and sharp drop in emissions of air pollutants last year.