JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After weeks of strong afternoon storms, Saturday will bring some relief from those summer-like systems.
Even as the drier conditions take over, we’ll still have above-average high temperatures in the low-to-mid 90s. The sea breeze from the Atlantic will push winds inland, keeping the storms to a minimum this afternoon. However, folks south of I-10 should stay alert for pop-up storms between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Pool-goers can expect things to heat up fast, with temperatures likely into the 90s by early afternoon. Beach communities may be a touch cooler, but overall, the air remains hot and humid.
Beach, pool, and tide safety top the list for summer activities
Summer fun is in full swing, but safety is front and center as moderate rip current risks are present at local beaches today. The Weather Authority cautions that if you’re not a strong swimmer, it’s safest to stay in the sand or only wade in up to your waist—and always swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current or feeling distressed, the advice is to try to float and avoid panicking.
For those heading to the water, here are key tide times: low tide at Jacksonville Beach Pier is coming up at 10:51 a.m., and a high tide for the St. Johns River at Main Street Bridge arrives shortly after.
A warm, clear night is on the horizon as temperatures dip into the upper 70s. Sunday will be more of the same with warm temperatures and drier skies.
Nothing is brewing in the Atlantic or Gulf, which is great news as we move through the first month of hurricane season.