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Jacksonville Observes Veterans Day with Cloudy Skies and High Rip Current Risk on Florida Coast, NWS Warns

Jacksonville Observes Veterans Day with Cloudy Skies and High Rip Current Risk on Florida Coast, NWS Warns

As Jacksonville and surrounding areas commemorate Veterans Day under mostly cloudy skies at 71°F with humidity lingering at the brink of saturation, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Jacksonville, FL, projects a break in the fog before mid-morning activity ensues. The day is set to unveil itself partly sunny with the temperature climbing near a comfortable 83 degrees, accompanied by a gentle shift of winds to the northwest.

The evening forecast promises partly cloudy skies, with the temperature descending to a mild 69 degrees, welcoming light and variable wind. Into tomorrow, the

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anticipates the sun to stretch largely unobstructed across the blue, aiming to hit a high near 81. The wind, northerly at the start, is set to veer northeast and increase to potentially gust at impressive speeds upward of 17 mph. This serene coastal tableau, however, is marred by a nature’s caveat—a high risk of rip currents that could prove hazardous for the best of swimmers.

Heading into tomorrow night, Jacksonville residents can expect the mercury to dip slightly to around 67 degrees under continued partly cloudy conditions. The breeze, persistent in its northeast direction, brings potential gusts as brisk as the previous day. Come Wednesday, the forecast promises mostly sunny skies with the high sliding to a cooler 77 degrees, while gusts could boldly escalate to 24 mph, delivering a breezy midweek push.

In their coastal hazard message issued in the early hours of the day, the NWS has extended a high rip current risk alert “through Tuesday evening.” The flagged areas span from Southeast Georgia down to Northeast Florida beaches and include Coastal Nassau, Duval, St. Johns, Flagler, Glynn, and Camden. The

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cautions that “Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.” They advise to swim near lifeguards and, if caught in a current, to not swim against it but instead follow the shoreline or signal for assistance, as per their safety directives.

Looking further ahead, Jacksonville’s week unfolds with a nuanced mix of cloud cover and sun. Thursday introduces a slight chance of showers in the afternoon, while both Friday and Saturday are set to bask in full sunny glory with highs in the mid-70s. Evening temperatures will steadily decrease, hinting at cooler nights ahead as the weekend transitions into a sunny Sunday with a high nearing 77 degrees.

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