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Warm, hazy Saturday with late‑afternoon storm chances and smoke from South Georgia wildfires that may reduce visibility. Plan for brief showers and hazy commutes.
Morning smoke may reduce visibility and highs will near the mid-80s. Beaches face a moderate rip current risk through Saturday.
Patchy smoke from south Georgia wildfires reduced visibility in Jacksonville this morning. Warm, breezy days ahead with spotty weekend storms.
A viral TikTok shows a massive alligator walking across the Naval Air Station Jacksonville golf course, halting play and drawing dinosaur comparisons.
A fast-moving wildfire burned roughly 1,500 acres in Brantley County, Georgia, destroying at least 42 structures and forcing evacuations, school closures and shelters.
Patchy smoke will linger through Saturday with highs near 80°F. Elevated fire danger and moderate rip currents could affect outdoor plans.
An evacuation order in Bradford County was lifted after a brush fire scorched roughly 170 acres near Deden Loop. Crews continue water drops while roads remain restricted.
Red Flag Warning inland and high rip‑current risk at Jacksonville beaches on Tuesday. Gusty onshore winds and low humidity raise fire and surf hazards.
Sunny, breezy Monday with highs near 75°F; inland Red Flag Warning and high rip current risk at area beaches. Avoid burning and swim near lifeguards.
Clear and warm Sunday gives way to gusty winds and a Fire Weather Watch Monday for inland areas.
A fast-moving brush fire near Conner Nelson Road burned about 400 acres and prompted voluntary evacuations as crews used tractor plows and aircraft to contain it.
Clear, warm morning; highs near 90°F inland with a Fire Weather Watch Monday. Patchy morning fog and moderate rip currents at area beaches.
Clay County health officials warned of blue‑green algae at Doctors Lake Center and testing is underway. Residents and pet owners should avoid contact with discolored water.
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