Jacksonville, FL – Dangerous rip currents will persist through this evening, putting swimmers at risk along northeast Florida beaches. A high rip current warning is in effect until 8 p.m. today, with hazardous conditions impacting popular areas near Jacksonville, including coastal roads like A1A.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the rip currents are strong enough to pull even the most experienced swimmers out to deeper waters. NWS advises beachgoers to swim near lifeguards and avoid swimming directly against the current. If caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the shore and call for help if necessary.
The weekend forecast for the Jacksonville area remains active. On Sunday, partly sunny conditions are expected, with high temperatures near 89°F and a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms by the afternoon. Nighttime lows will hover around 74°F, with slight chances of thunderstorms persisting.
Looking ahead into early next week, expect mostly sunny skies with highs reaching 90°F by Monday. However, scattered thunderstorms remain a possibility through Tuesday. Local authorities recommend checking updates before venturing out to beaches or engaging in water-related activities.
