WEATHER ALERT
3 hours ago
Coastal communities that recently completed renourishment projects brace for erosion as Erin approaches
Read full article: Coastal communities that recently completed renourishment projects brace for erosion as Erin approachesThe Jacksonville area will not get a direct impact from Hurricane Erin, however, the National Weather Service is warning of frequent, deadly rip currents, along with rough and high surf at local beaches through Thursday, with beach erosion and minor tidal flooding risk increasing Wednesday and Thursday around high tides.
8 hours ago
Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escape
Read full article: Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escapeRip currents are one of the coast’s greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year.
15 hours ago
LIVE at 10am: Hurricane Erin and dangerous rip currents threaten East Coast beaches
Read full article: LIVE at 10am: Hurricane Erin and dangerous rip currents threaten East Coast beachesHurricane Erin brings life-threatening rip currents and high surf along the East Coast, with evacuations in the Outer Banks. News4JAX's meteorologist tracks Erin, rising water rescues, and two additional systems brewing in the Atlantic.
18 hours ago
Hurricane Erin forces evacuations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, threatens dangerous rip currents
Read full article: Hurricane Erin forces evacuations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, threatens dangerous rip currentsHurricane Erin is churning slowly toward the eastern U.S. coast and stirring up waves that already have forced dozens of beach rescues, days before the biggest storm surges are expected.
1 day ago
Waves for days: Hurricane Erin to bring big surf to Jacksonville area coastline. What day will be the best for surfers?
Read full article: Waves for days: Hurricane Erin to bring big surf to Jacksonville area coastline. What day will be the best for surfers?Long-time Jax Beach surfer and Meteorologist Mark Collins shares his forecast for the Hurricane Erin swell.
1 day ago
Hurricane Erin forces evacuations on North Carolina's Outer Banks but expected to stay offshore
Read full article: Hurricane Erin forces evacuations on North Carolina's Outer Banks but expected to stay offshoreHurricane Erin is forcing evacuations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks as it churns in the Atlantic where high winds and heavy rain are pelting the Turks and Caicos Islands and parts of the Bahamas.
2 days ago
Hurricane Erin remains a Category 3, expected to intensify again as it grows in size
Read full article: Hurricane Erin remains a Category 3, expected to intensify again as it grows in sizeSome fluctuations in intensity are expected over the next couple of days due to inner-core structural changes.
3 days ago
Category 4 Hurricane Erin buffets northern Caribbean islands but not forecast to hit land
Read full article: Category 4 Hurricane Erin buffets northern Caribbean islands but not forecast to hit landForecasters say Erin has exploded into a major hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean just north of the Caribbean.
Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Hurricane Erin nears
Read full article: Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Hurricane Erin nearsHurricane Erin has strengthened into a Category 2 storm as it approaches Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, bringing heavy rains that could cause flooding and landslides.
Tropical Storm Erin is expected to become a major hurricane, but will it impact Florida? Here’s what the models say
Read full article: Tropical Storm Erin is expected to become a major hurricane, but will it impact Florida? Here’s what the models sayTropical storm Erin expected to be a major hurricane north of Puerto Rico this weekend.