Hurricane Melissa continues to move through the Atlantic while Jacksonville prepares for a cool, dry Halloween. Latest updates from News4JAX’s meteorologist on local impacts, forecast details, and event weather.
News4JAX's meteorologist Katie Garner reports sunshine and warmer temperatures for Jacksonville game day, with lingering coastal hazards and a mainly dry week ahead.
Jacksonville and the surrounding coastline are facing expected rounds of rain, flash flood concerns, and higher risk for rip currents. Meteorologist Katie Garner with News4JAX's The Weather Authority shares what to expect through the weekend.
Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto are driving dangerous surf, rip currents, and gusty winds along the Jacksonville coastline, with spotty showers and storms expected through the week.
Jacksonville prepares as Atlantic storms Hurricane Gabrielle, Tropical Storm Humberto, and a new disturbance are monitored. Expect rising temperatures and possible coastal impacts.
Jacksonville's forecast features a late September heatwave with feels-like temps near 100, morning fog slowing commutes, and updates on Hurricane Gabrielle and rip current risk.
Jacksonville kicks off Monday with dry weather, but showers and pop-up storms are expected by afternoon. News4JAX's meteorologist shares what to expect and updates on Hurricane Gabrielle with no direct local threat, plus a look at the tropical outlook.
Hurricane Erin brings dangerous rip currents and high surf to Jacksonville beaches, with the Outer Banks under evacuation and local forecasts showing continued hot weather.
The National Weather Service says there will be a high rip current risk Wednesday and Thursday for all beaches in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
While rip currents will not pull you underwater, they will pull you far, far away from the shoreline and into water past where the waves break.
Because of Hurricane Lee, ocean water conditions are dangerous and even life-threatening, and serious warnings and advisories are in effect for all beaches in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
More than 500 people were rescued at Florida beaches over the 4th of July weekend, and Ocean Rescue wants you to understand the dangers of the water.
The National Weather Service reports 79 people died at U.S. beaches last year, and the vast majority of those deaths were blamed on rip currents.
If you plan on heading to the beach this weekend, not only will you have to dodge some showers, but you’ll encounter high rip currents and high tides.
Seasonal afternoon highs today, possible record highs Thursday. The onshore flow will bring a moderate risk of Rip Currents to our beaches, also keeping them a little cooler. Temperatures will soar Wednesday through Friday with record highs possible Thursday.
Sunny, dry and seasonal start to the week. A stronger onshore flow will bring a high risk of Rip Currents to our beaches, also keeping them a little cooler. Temperatures will soar Wednesday through Friday with record highs possible.
Our breezy pattern is pushing back the feel of summer until the weekend. That’s about time our cooling NE breeze shuts down and when the temperature goes on the rise.
Sun-sational with a cool breeze. Near seasonal to less than average temperatures continue as the onshore flow builds through the day. Rip Current risk remains high along our beaches with a High Surf Advisory posted through Thursday.
Happy Monday! Our fling with Spring-like temperatures continues. The onshore wind builds today bringing a high risk of Rip Currents to our area beaches. Mainly clear and cool tonight. Windy, sunny and cool Tuesday.
Clear, cool and refreshing. No, I’m not talking about frosty malt beverages. It’s your finally Friday forecast. Becoming breezy as afternoon temperatures remain a couple degrees below normal for this time of year. Enjoy them while they last.
Partly cloudy with near seasonal temperatures. The sea breeze is on the move and will bring a slight chance of showers this afternoon as it pushes across northeast Florida. Breezy, especially along our beaches, where swimmers will have to be cautious due to high Rip Current risks.
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Partly cloudy with increasing onshore wind. Windy conditions will slowly decrease after sunset. The onshore flow and gusty pattern will continue through the week. This will keep our beaches under a High Risk of Rip Currents.
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Woot! Woot! Finally the weekend! Two tropical systems are spinning off our coast, neither will be threatening the United States (or anyone else). That’s a huge win, given we have had 50 named storms over the past two years.
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Woot! Woot! Final day of September and although there will likely be TWO hurricanes spinning off our coast, nothing will be threatening the United States (or anyone else). That’s a huge win, given we have had 50 named storms over the past two years.
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As we head into Mother’s Day weekend (the weather looks awesome, by the way), I want to remind you of the deadliest weather conditions we see in Florida. I’m talking, of course, about rip currents.
Severe Weather Awareness Week is an opportunity for Floridians to learn about the various weather hazards that frequently impact the state and how families and businesses can prepare for these natural events. Each day focuses on a specific weather event. Friday’s topic is temperature extremes and wildfires.
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Rip currents, sometimes called rip tides or undertows, occur naturally and affect many Florida beaches year-round. Since 1995, rip currents have accounted for more than 300 drownings along Florida’s Gulf and Atlantic beaches. In fact, rip currents kill more people in Florida in an average year than hurricanes, tornadoes and lightning combined. Rip current injuries and fatalities often are under-reported, but in 2019, at least 30 people lost their lives due to rip currents or high surf. Rip currents can travel as fast as 5 mph, or about eight feet per second, faster than an Olympic swimmer.
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