Coastal Flood Advisory and High Rip Current Risk Impact Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida as NWS Urges Caution

Residents along the Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastlines are being urged by the National Weather Service in Jacksonville to exercise caution due to a high rip current risk and a coastal flood advisory in effect. The

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weather update, released early this morning, indicates that dangerous rip currents are expected to persist through late Friday night, and minor coastal flooding is anticipated until 4 PM EST Friday.

According to the advisory on

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, the areas affected include Coastal Nassau, Coastal Duval, Coastal St. Johns, Coastal Flagler, Coastal Glynn, and Coastal Camden. The impact of these weather events may lead to flooding of lots, parks, and roads with potential, isolated road closures. Beachgoers should be aware that rip currents can “sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.”

In response to the elevated risks, the

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advises the public to “allow extra time as some roads may be closed” and to “not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.” It is recommended that individuals take necessary actions to safeguard flood-prone property. Furthermore, those considering swimming in the ocean are advised to do so near a lifeguard and, if caught in a rip current, to “relax and float” and not swim against the current.

The coastal flood advisory also remains in place, signaling minor but potentially disruptive flooding. Preparations for protecting property in the designated areas are suggested, and the

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advises that if unable to escape a rip current, individuals should “face the shore and call or wave for help.” The weather forecast for the following days includes a mix of sunny and cloudy skies with additional slight chances of showers. Wind gusts through the period may reach up to 31 mph. The current temperature in Jacksonville stands at 71°F with 81% humidity and a northeast wind speed of 12 mph.

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