NWS warns of dangerous rip currents and 4-6 ft surf along Jacksonville beaches through Monday, April 13. Sunny, breezy days with patchy morning fog inland.

An FAU study finds winter beach renourishment plumes can overlap with blacktip shark aggregations, potentially raising the risk of negative encounters for swimmers.

High Surf Advisory through 8 p.m. Friday with 6–8 ft breakers and a high rip‑current risk into the weekend. Stay out of the water and check lifeguards before heading to the beach.

St. Johns County has hoisted purple flags after Portuguese man‑o‑war were spotted on beaches. Lifeguards warn swimmers and outline first‑aid guidance for stings.

High surf and life‑threatening rip currents make Jacksonville beaches unsafe Thursday morning. Minor tidal flooding is possible near the Buckman Bridge.

A gust‑driven outage left about 4,300 customers in Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach without power as crews work to restore service amid windy conditions.

Strong northeast winds and dangerous surf hit Jacksonville on Wednesday, April 8. Expect gusts up to 45 mph and life‑threatening rip currents through Thursday evening.

Florida homeowners have until April 15 to legally exclude bats without a permit; maternity season runs April 16–Aug. 14 to protect flightless pups.

Gusty northeast winds and rain are expected Tuesday; beaches face a high rip‑current risk through Thursday.

Showers and gusty onshore winds Monday; dangerous rip currents and 7–12 ft surf expected through Wednesday.

Highs near 88°F with scattered afternoon storms. High rip‑current risk at area beaches through Monday night.

Patchy morning fog gives way to highs near 84°F; expect choppy surf and elevated rip‑current danger this weekend.

High rip current risk at Jacksonville beaches Friday and a chance of afternoon thunderstorms; expect muggy highs near 82°F.