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Jacksonville Soaks Up Sunny Skies Despite Coastal Flood Advisory and Rip Current Risks

Jacksonville Soaks Up Sunny Skies Despite Coastal Flood Advisory and Rip Current Risks

The Jacksonville National Weather Service (NWS) has informed locals about the weather forecast for today and the coming week as the city enjoys the gentle warmth of a partly overcast morning with a temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the NWS forecast, a sunny day with highs that gradually rise to a comfortable 73 F is expected, accompanied by a northeasterly breeze that will push softly at 7 to 10 mph with gusts of up to 16 mph. According to the NWS Jacksonville update, residents who are planning outside activities may anticipate the warmth to persist with clear skies at night and a moderate low of about 56 F.

Not everything is peaceful on the eastern front, though, as a Coastal Flood Advisory and a High Rip Current Risk remain in effect along the beaches in Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida until Sunday afternoon and late tonight, respectively. Although the coastal conditions are mild, they carry the potential for consequences, and only sporadic road closures are anticipated due to flooding of lots, parks, and roads. Both residents and visitors are advised to be prepared for the unexpected, to be aware of potential barricades, and to exercise caution when confronted by coastal threats. The prognosis for the next few days points to a tendency toward sunny weather with a slow increase in temperature, reaching a high of around 81 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday. A 50% chance of showers in the middle of the week brings with it a cooler wind and partly cloudy nights.

In particular, the NWS cautions highlight serious threats on land and at sea; “minor coastal flooding” and “dangerous rip currents” are anticipated, which might endanger even the most experienced swimmers. The agency’s advice for beachgoers facing the threat of rip currents is straightforward: stay close to lifeguards, avoid fighting the current, and if you find yourself in the ocean’s grasp, try to relax, float, and follow the shore’s direction if you can. In an emergency, calling for assistance could mean the difference between life and death.

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Clear skies and highs of 65 degrees Fahrenheit by Friday are predicted for the upcoming week, extending the current trend of sunny weather. Because circumstances can change fast, the National Weather Service warns people near shorelines or flooded highways to exercise caution.

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