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Coastal risks and fire dangers round out your weekend forecast for northeast Florida, southeast Georgia

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Coastal risks and fire dangers round out your weekend forecast for northeast Florida, southeast Georgia
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If you like low 80s and sunshine, today is your day.

After a foggy start for some inland areas, mostly sunny skies will dominate. Windy conditions from the east will increase throughout the day into the mid-teens, with gusts in the low 20 mph range. These high winds will keep beachgoers out of the water as a High Rip Current risk continues through Sunday into early Monday morning.

Rough, dangerous surf from southeast Georgia through northeast Florida can sweep even the strongest swimmers away from shore.Fire danger continues for our region, as well. With low relative humidity levels in the 30% range, dry conditions persist. Factor in the winds, and all it takes is one spark for a brush fire to start. No unnecessary burning is key to containing fires.Dry and unseasonably warm weather continues into the work/school week, with the next chance of a cool down coming later in the week.Michelle McCormick joined News4Jax in December 2023 and in February 2024, she happily accepted the opportunity to officially join the News4Jax Weather Authority team as the weekend morning meteorologist. She is a member of both the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association.Yulee parents turn rare diagnosis into mission for awareness and researchArtemis II's astronauts splashdown off coast of San DiegoBaptist Health confirms Cigna contract termination. Here’s what that means for patientsFDLE says missing Clay County girl might be drawn to woods, train tracksVilano Beach residents raise traffic, safety concerns at St. Johns County meetingPart 4: Overalls and Sprouts! We've got Sprouts...Empty Southbank riverfront site could finally transform after years of delaysStaci Spanos returns to full time with News4JAX as anchor & investigative reporter'$15K?!': Older Jacksonville residents share how much they paid for their first homePublic invited to weigh in on next UNF president at listening session Friday afternoonJacksonville naval forces stay ready despite US-Iran ceasefire pauseNotice something different? Downtown transitioning from aging meters to parking kiosk systemsCouncil member addressing Zoo Parkway concerns after 2 school bus crashes within one weekSuspect in custody after pursuit gridlocks traffic on I-95 South in St. Johns CountyDCPS superintendent calls school bus crashes ‘tragic’Part 3: We're sowing some seeds. Mighty microgreens on hemp mats.Shanna Gardner & Mario Fernandez will now be tried separately in Jared Bridegan murderWith her idea and his support, they created Jacksonville's largest film festival1:002nd school bus crash in less than a week near railroad tracks on Zoo Parkway raises concerns2nd school bus crash in less than a week near railroad tracks on Zoo Parkway raises concernsJacksonville sheriff picking up order at Home Depot also nabs man accused of stealing▶‘At least 8’ students medically assessed after another school bus involved in minor crashRainy roads raise safety concerns as Duval County records 60th traffic fatality of 2026 Play VideoRainy roads raise safety concerns as Duval County records 60th traffic fatality of 2026 Play VideoPart 2: Mighty Microgreens with the help of David Bane and Five Points Farm

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