News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner updates on drought, wildfire danger, wind impacts, and rain forecast for South Georgia, North Florida, and the Jacksonville area.
News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner updates on drought, wildfire danger, wind impacts, and rain forecast for South Georgia, North Florida, and the Jacksonville area.
Jacksonville faces worsening drought and wildfire risk as high winds and limited rainfall impact the area. News4JAX Meteorologist Katie Garner shares the latest safety updates and forecast details.
We will dry out early next week as another area of high pressure will move in behind the front. Highs will be in the 70s and 80s. It will be breezy behind the front with winds gusting up to 30 mph at times.
A cold front currently sitting over northern Georgia will sag southward through the day and should be near the FL/GA line by late evening before slipping just south of our area overnight.
Exercise extreme caution if you are outdoors and make sure to follow any burn ban in place as the fire weather threat is high due to the dry ground, low humidity and the breeze. Sunday will feature more clouds and the chance for showers and storms thanks to an approaching front. High temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s.
High pressure will be overhead today, which means it will be dry once again with highs in the 70s and 80s. We will see a partly to mostly cloudy sky and no rain which is bad news with the drought. Exercise extreme caution if you are outdoors and make sure to follow any burn ban in place as the fire weather threat is high due to the dry ground, low humidity and the breeze.
Dense smoke from larger fires will push into inland Southeast Georgia Friday into Saturday morning, producing unhealthy air in affected areas and prompting a Dense Smoke Advisory through 12 p.m. Friday for portions of Southeast Georgia, including Brantley County, where a 5,000-acre wildfire continues to spread.
Exceptional drought and fire danger remain high in Jacksonville, with light rain possible this weekend and air quality alerts in effect for sensitive groups.
Jacksonville faces a severe drought and wildfire threat as smoke advisories continue. News4JAX’s meteorologist shares the latest updates on air quality, burn bans, and what’s ahead for local weather.
Smoke drifting from fast-moving brush fires burning miles away in Florida and Georgia is impacting air quality across Duval County and surrounding areas.
High pressure will be overhead today, which means it will be dry once again with highs in the 70s and 80s. We will see a partly to mostly cloudy sky and no rain which is bad news with the drought.
