Jacksonville is waking to cloudy skies and temperatures near 70 degrees Sunday, with a high near 73 and northeast winds already making the morning feel raw along the coast. Showers may move through in waves Sunday and Sunday night, but the bigger concern is the combination of strong winds, high tides and rough surf. The coastal hazards will last well beyond Sunday, keeping beaches and low-lying roads in the spotlight through midweek.
A Coastal Flood Warning covers Atlantic coastal areas, the Intracoastal Waterway and much of the St. Johns River basin through at least Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville. Water levels could reach moderate flood stage around high tide, with a few spots potentially reaching major flood levels. Drivers should not go around barricades or drive through water of unknown depth.
Sunday Winds And Showers Pick Up
The forecast for coastal Jacksonville calls for sustained northeast winds of 25 to 30 mph Sunday, with frequent gusts of 35 to 45 mph. Loose outdoor items could be blown around, and high-profile vehicles may be harder to control. Showers may move through in waves Sunday and Sunday night.
Beach Conditions Are Dangerous Through Tuesday
The High Surf Advisory continues through early Wednesday, with breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet expected along northeast Florida beaches. A high risk of rip currents remains in place through late Tuesday night, and prolonged onshore winds could cause significant beach erosion around high tide. Inexperienced swimmers should stay out of the water, while anyone entering the surf should remain near a lifeguard and never fight a rip current directly.
The latest warning package extends the threat beyond the conditions described in Saturday's Hoodline forecast. That means beach plans, waterfront events and trips through low-lying coastal areas could remain complicated even when the sky briefly brightens.
Monday And Tuesday Turn Brighter But Stay Breezy
Monday should have low stratus cloud cover over most of northeast Florida, while coastal Jacksonville winds of 25 to 30 mph could produce frequent gusts of 35 to 45 mph through the afternoon. A few coastal showers may develop. Tuesday looks mostly sunny with a high near 78 and continued northeast breezes, while rain chances remain low for most of the Jacksonville area. Inland neighborhoods should generally stay drier than the beaches and waterways.
Occasional Showers Possible Later In The Week
A renewed surge of Atlantic moisture could bring occasional showers toward midweek and during the workweek. For Wednesday and Thursday, highs are forecast mostly in the mid-70s along the Interstate 95 corridor and in the upper 70s to lower 80s inland, with coastal winds continuing to make conditions feel rougher than the thermometer suggests.
