JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Strong north winds will continue to whip across northeast Florida and southeast Georgia through Saturday night, bringing gusts up to 45 mph and the risk of scattered power outages. The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has extended a Wind Advisory for the region through 5 a.m. Sunday, covering Duval, Flagler, St. Johns, Nassau, and Glynn counties.
According to the National Weather Service, sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with frequent gusts between 40 and 45 mph will persist as a tight pressure gradient remains in place along the Atlantic coast. The combination of gusty winds and high surf could also cause minor coastal flooding and beach erosion, especially near high tide.
Residents should secure outdoor furniture, decorations, and garbage bins before winds strengthen again Saturday afternoon. According to NWS Jacksonville meteorologists, the strongest gusts will occur along the coast and elevated bridges, particularly near Jekyll Island, Fernandina Beach, St. Augustine, and Palm Coast.
Power crews are preparing for potential isolated outages as small branches and loose debris may come down. The Florida Highway Patrol urges caution for high-profile vehicles on I-95 and A1A, where crosswinds may affect travel.
Conditions will slowly improve by daybreak Sunday as winds ease and temperatures begin to moderate under clearing skies.
