Jacksonville, FL – Residents along northeast Florida’s coastline are facing hazardous conditions as coastal flooding, high surf, and rip currents are expected to persist through early Tuesday morning. Authorities are urging caution as multiple advisories remain in effect.
Coastal Flood and High Surf Warnings
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Coastal Flood Warning, High Surf Advisory, and Rip Current Statement covering Duval, Flagler, St. Johns, and other coastal counties. Flooding is expected to peak during high tides, with waves reaching up to seven feet, contributing to beach erosion and potential property impacts near the St. Johns River Basin. Some local roads may become impassable due to standing water.
Dangerous Winds and Surf Conditions
In Jacksonville, sustained winds of up to 20 mph with gusts near 30 mph will amplify flooding and erosion risks through the weekend. Beaches including Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach are experiencing dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. Forecasters emphasize that even strong swimmers should stay out of the water due to strong rip currents.
Safety Recommendations for Residents
Officials recommend that residents:
- Avoid non-essential travel in flood-prone areas.
- Charge mobile devices ahead of potential power outages.
- Secure outdoor belongings to prevent damage.
- Heed rip current warnings, as they can sweep swimmers into deeper water.
The flood, surf, and rip current alerts are expected to continue until at least 5 a.m. Tuesday, with updates possible depending on storm development.
Five-Day Forecast for Jacksonville
- Saturday: Showers and storms possible, high 81°F, breezy, gusts near 30 mph.
- Sunday: Showers likely, windy, high 83°F, gusts up to 28 mph, flooding risk remains.
- Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high 82°F, breezy, 60% chance of rain.
- Tuesday: Mostly clear, high 83°F, low 74°F, coastal flooding threat early morning.
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy, high 81°F, low 72°F.
Key Takeaways
Northeast Florida residents should stay vigilant, monitor updates from the National Weather Service, and take all recommended precautions to minimize risk from coastal flooding, high surf, and dangerous rip currents.
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