Gusty winds, scattered showers, coastal flooding and dangerous surf are set to make Saturday through Monday a rough stretch, especially near the beaches, Intracoastal Waterway and St. Johns River.
Wind And Showers Arrive Saturday
Saturday’s high will reach about 72 degrees, with scattered coastal showers shifting onshore through the day. North-northeast winds are expected, with coastal gusts of 40 to 45 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville.
A Wind Advisory takes effect at noon Saturday and continues until 1 a.m. Sunday. Showers could arrive in waves through the afternoon and evening, with a few heavier downpours possible near the coast and along the St. Johns River basin.
Coastal Flooding And Surf Are The Bigger Problem
A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect from 5 a.m. Saturday through 8 p.m. Monday for coastal Duval County and nearby river and Intracoastal areas. The National Weather Service warns that high tides, strong northeast winds and rising surf could flood low-lying roads and property, so drivers should never go around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
A High Surf Advisory begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, with breaking waves expected to reach roughly 6 to 7 feet Saturday and 8 to 10 feet Sunday and Monday. A high risk of dangerous rip currents will continue through Monday evening, making the ocean a poor bet even when skies briefly brighten.
Sunday Stays Windy Before Sunshine Returns
Sunday will bring another chance of showers and a high near 73 degrees. From Sunday through Monday, sustained winds of 25 to 30 mph and frequent gusts of 35 to 45 mph are expected at coastal locations. Monday will have low stratus cloud cover across most of northeast Florida and coastal southeastern Georgia, with a high near 73 degrees…