Coastal Flood Warning continues with another breezy, partly sunny afternoon day on tap – News4JAX

Coastal Flood Warning continues with another breezy, partly sunny afternoon day on tap  News4JAX

Our main weather story continues to be the prolonged coastal flooding event impacting Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Strong northeasterly winds, combined with higher astronomical tides associated with the full moon, will keep water levels elevated along the Atlantic coast, Intracoastal Waterway, and throughout the St. Johns River basin. Coastal Flood Warnings have been extended through today and Wednesday, with moderate to locally major flooding possible around times of high tide. Water levels could reach 2 to 3.5 feet above normally dry ground in some locations. Flooding of vulnerable roads, low-lying neighborhoods, and properties will remain a concern, especially during high tide cycles. We are also dealing with hazardous beach and marine conditions.

A High Rip Current Risk and High Surf Advisory remain in effect, with dangerous rip currents, rough surf, and elevated seas. Beach erosion is also possible, particularly along vulnerable portions of our coastline. Marine conditions remain hazardous, with seas potentially reaching 8 to 13 feet offshore. As far as our daily forecast goes, Tuesday will feature plenty of sunshine with highs around 77 degrees. Northeasterly winds will run 10 to 16 mph, with gusts up to 26 mph. Wednesday will be even windier, with sustained northeast winds of 17 to 22 mph and gusts approaching 30 mph. Highs will remain in the upper 70s, with only a