Jacksonville, FL – Waves roll in under a hazy sunrise this morning, each break stronger than it looks. The Atlantic glistens invitingly, but beneath the surface, powerful rip currents churn just offshore — a hidden danger stretching from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine. Lifeguards are urging swimmers and surfers to use extreme caution as dangerous conditions persist along the Northeast Florida coast.
According to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, a Rip Current Statement remains in effect through late tonight for coastal Duval, Nassau, Flagler, and St. Johns counties. Persistent onshore flow and long-period swells are combining to create hazardous surf, capable of sweeping even strong swimmers away from the beach. The agency advises beachgoers to swim near lifeguards and to avoid entering the water where red flags are flying. Anyone caught in a current should swim parallel to shore until free of the pull.
Inland, the day will be picture-perfect — mostly sunny skies, highs near 79°F, and light winds shifting east later today. Thursday and Friday stay mild, topping near 80°F with abundant sunshine. By the weekend, temperatures climb into the lower 80s, providing ideal conditions for early holiday decorating or outdoor plans, though rip current risks may linger through Saturday.
Forecasters hint that this late-autumn warmth won’t last much longer. Cooler, drier air is expected to filter into North Florida by Veterans Day, dropping highs back into the 60s — a subtle signal that even the Sunshine State is inching toward winter’s doorstep.
Five-Day Forecast for Jacksonville, FL:
Wed: 79/58 – Sunny; high rip current risk along beaches.
Thu: 78/58 – Mostly sunny; calm winds.
Fri: 80/62 – Warm, bright; excellent fall conditions.
Sat: 83/65 – Mostly sunny; slight coastal breeze.
Sun: 82/51 – Partly sunny; chance of light showers late.
