JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Red Flag Warning has been issued for areas in northeast Florida from 2 p.m. Sunday through the early evening due to a combination of a dry, warm, and breezy afternoon. With relative humidity levels in the 20-30% range mixed with s/sw winds around 15 mph, gusts to 20 mph, conditions are elevated for fire risk. Avoid outdoor burning and be careful with anything that can spark.
But don’t get used to it. By this afternoon, we flip right back to summer-like warmth. Highs will run well above average, about 10 degrees warmer than normal, landing in the mid-to-upper 80s for most spots, and a few locations could flirt with record highs.
The Atlantic sea breeze stays pinned to the coast late-day, allowing for a high rip current risk for the coastline of northeast Florida and a moderate risk for southeast Georgia beaches.
Tonight: mainly clear, though we may see a few low clouds sneak in from the Gulf late. Fog chances are pretty low overall.
Spring break ends for most
Monday remains warm with highs in the mid to upper 80s. On Monday night, a front moves in from the north, winds shift to northeast, and shower or storm chances increase.