Gusty winds, scorching temperatures prompt red flag wildfire warning for Jacksonville area. Here’s what you need to know

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Right now, Jacksonville and our surrounding areas are under a red flag warning. That’s the highest fire alert issued by the National Weather Service, and it means fire danger is running extremely high.

We are seeing ongoing drought—labeled as “exceptional” and “extreme” on the latest Exact Track 4D Drought Monitor.

Today’s high is expected to reach an eye-popping 96 degrees, with above-average heat sticking around for five straight days…

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