Jacksonville is heading into a blustery Saturday, with cooler-than-usual temperatures, gusty north winds and a serious warning for anyone planning beach time. The city’s high should reach about 74 degrees before temperatures dip during the afternoon, while coastal waters become increasingly rough.
Windy Saturday Sets Up Rough Weekend
Saturday is expected to be generally dry, with gusty north-to-northeast winds. Saturday night will turn mostly cloudy with temperatures near 61 degrees and north winds around 20 mph, gusting as high as 30 mph, according to NWS Jacksonville.
Sunday looks cooler and even windier, with a high near 70 and north winds of 20 to 24 mph. Gusts could reach 35 mph, making exposed areas, bridges and outdoor plans feel noticeably less comfortable even though skies should remain partly sunny.
Beach Conditions Turn Dangerous
A high risk for rip currents is in effect along Northeast Florida beaches from Saturday morning through late Monday night. A High Surf Advisory begins Saturday night and continues into early Tuesday, with breakers of 8 to 10 feet expected and minor to moderate beach erosion possible around high tide…