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.

High rip current risk at Jacksonville beaches today with gusty onshore winds. Patchy fog expected before morning commutes.

Humid morning with patchy fog and highs near 81°F. Breezy east winds today; beachgoers should watch for rising rip current risk this weekend.

High rip‑current risk at Northeast Florida beaches through this evening. Breezy onshore winds, patchy morning fog inland, and scattered storms possible later this week.

Warm and breezy today in Jacksonville, but beaches face a high rip current risk through Tuesday evening.

High surf and dangerous rip currents keep Jacksonville beaches risky through Monday. Gusty onshore winds will make beach plans tricky.