Strong winds bring fire risk and rough seas to Florida

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 21:02 · Archive

Strong northeast winds this weekend will increase fire risk across North Florida and South Georgia and create rough conditions for boats.

Strong northeast winds will dominate the weather across North Florida and South Georgia this weekend and into early next week. Temperatures will remain pleasant in the upper 70s to low 80s, with morning lows in the low to mid 50s, but the winds will create hazardous conditions.

Low humidity combined with strong winds will create an elevated fire risk across the region. Authorities are urging people to avoid any burning this weekend, as fires that do start could spread quickly through Monday because of the strong winds.

Maritime conditions will be rough throughout the period. Winds will gust up to 30 knots by Sunday, with waves of 5 to 9 feet. A small craft advisory is in effect through Monday. News4Jax also reports that coastal flooding is possible during high tides, with a coastal flood warning in effect through Monday evening highlighting the risk for moderate to major coastal flooding.

The weather pattern is expected to persist into next week with little to no chance of rain through the workweek, though a few showers may be possible along the coast.

How it is being reported

• Showers and gusty winds to persist this weekendA developing area of low pressure to our south and an area of high pressure to our north will continue to usher in clouds, cooler temperatures and windy conditions.News4Jax · 24 Oct, 20:42
• Elevated fire risk, rough waters from a strong breeze this weekendStrong winds will keep the fall weather around this weekend.WCTV · 24 Oct, 12:36

In this story: North Florida · South Georgia · Jacksonville

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