Scattered showers with gusty winds will continue through this evening, becoming partly cloudy late as the wind slowly subsides. Trapped tides in the St. Johns River will create minor tidal flooding.
So far, the strongest wind gust recorded was 40 mph at NS Mayport and Craig Field. Sustained winds have been in the 20-30 mph range along the beaches, with teens to 20 mph inland.
The wind will slowly taper off tonight as showers end around 6-8 p.m.
Marine and coastal hazards continue through Friday, including a high risk of rip currents, high surf, and Small Craft Advisories.
Tonight: Showers ending, wind decreasing, and skies becoming partly cloudy.
Friday: Warmer under partly cloudy skies. Morning lows will be in the low 50s for inland Southeast Georgia, 50s and 60s in Northeast Florida, and 60s along the beaches. Afternoon highs will reach the 70s to low 80s. Light winds overnight with patchy fog.
Weekend: Warming under partly cloudy skies with lighter winds. Wake up temperatures in the 50s and 60s will start the day, with areas of patchy to dense fog. Skies will become partly cloudy, with highs in the 70s to low 80s. Wind: NE 10-15 mph. Patchy to dense fog overnight.
Looking ahead: Temperatures will climb, with dry weather expected next week. The extreme to exceptional drought continues.
Colorado State University’s first hurricane outlook for the season: Michell McCormick takes a look: https://www.news4jax.com/weather/2026/04/09/below-normal-season-predicted-for-atlantic-hurricanes-but-it-only-takes-one-to-make-an-impact-and-we-need-it/
Sunrise: 7:05 a.m.
Sunset: 7:51 p.m.