The National Weather Service in Jacksonville, FL, has extended the high rip current risk advisory for Northeast Florida beaches until late tonight. Residents and visitors in Coastal Nassau, Coastal Duval, Coastal St. Johns, and Coastal Flagler are advised to exercise caution due to dangerous rip currents. According to the National Weather Service advisory, the risk will continue through Halloween.
Today in Jacksonville, expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures reaching up to 81 degrees and winds at 14 mph, gusting to 21 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 67 degrees and lighter east winds. The weekend forecast remains favorable for outdoor activities, with a low chance of showers and continued sunshine. Highs on Friday and Saturday are expected to be in the low 80s, with light northeast winds gusting up to 16 to 20 mph. Evening temperatures will stay in the upper 60s, as reported by the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service warns that "rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water." Swimmers should stay near a lifeguard and, if caught in a rip current, relax and float instead of swimming against it. If unable to escape, they should face the shore and signal for help. The National Weather Service provides updates on weather conditions and advisories on their website.
