Blustery conditions cause High Rip Current risk today, peeking ahead to Easter weekend
Wind will be a factor today, especially at the beach and on our waterways. We’re looking at sustained N/NE winds of 15-25 mph, with possible gusts of 25-35 mph. Mostly…
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High risk of rip currents at Jacksonville beaches
The risk of rip currents will be high across northeast Florida beaches in the coming days with a long period swell. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Rip currents are a common occurrence…
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What are the signs of a rip current? 🌊
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week in Florida, and Tuesday’s hot topic is rip currents. RELATED: Let’s talk lightning 🌩️ While rip currents will not pull you underwater,…
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Sunday evening remains pleasant, onshore winds trigger rip currents
Coastal flooding warnings and a high rip current risk remains for SE GA and NE FL High Rip Current Risk Remain for beginning of workweek (WJXT TV 4) Sunday temperatures…
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Near perfect weekend for first day of fall despite rip currents
Tailgating weather will begin in the 60s WEEKEND WEATHER: Rip current risks remain high for the weekend. Nevertheless, this is a perfect weekend for the outdoors. Temperatures will drop to…
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What to know about rip currents after 15-year-old swimmer drowns in Nassau County
Because of Hurricane Lee, ocean water conditions are dangerous and even life-threatening, and serious warnings and advisories are in effect for all beaches in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. The…
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How do you escape a rip current and stay safe at the beach? News4JAX meteorologist Mark Collins on what you should know
Hurricane Lee was hundreds of miles off the East Coast on Thursday, but it was still sending big waves and churning up the waters along Jacksonville Beach and beyond, making…
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High chance of rip currents expected at Jacksonville Beach
Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue has issued a ‘Beach Safety Alert’ Wednesday through the weekend due to the pending conditions. The release states that the alert is expected to expire on…
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Safety alert issued for Jacksonville Beach due to big waves, rip currents expected from Hurricane Lee
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – The Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue Division has issued a Beach Safety Alert for Wednesday through the end of the week due to the forecasted dangerous and…
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