JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A local nor’easter impacted counties across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia on Friday. It brought heavy rain, gusty winds, beach erosion, tidal flooding and high surf. The nor’easter is expected to continue to bring heavy rain, winds and flooding on Saturday.
STAY UPDATED: For severe weather updates sent straight to your phone or device, DOWNLOAD the free First Alert Weather app by clicking here
On Friday evening, the rain measured from half an inch to an inch as the temperatures, in the 50s to low 60s, were 15 to 20 degrees below average.
LISTEN: Mike Buresh ‘All the Weather, All the Time’ Podcast
Rain will remain persistent on Saturday morning. In general, 2 to 6 inches of rain is expected which is two to three times the average amount of rainfall in November for some areas.
Winds will gust at 50+ m.p.h. Friday evening into Saturday. Far inland Southeast Georgia neighborhoods will see gusts between 25-35 m.p.h.
Rain and winds will gradually diminish Saturday afternoon and night.
No rain expected Sunday for the Jacksonville Jaguars game against the Buffalo Bills.
INTERACTIVE RADAR: Keep track of the rain as it moves through your neighborhood
On Saturday, temperatures will continue to be in the 50s with wind chills in the 40s.
The coast, Intracoastal, and St. Johns River and its tributaries will see flooding due to the high tide and during the heaviest rainfall on Saturday.
SHARE WITH US: Send us photos of the weather you’re seeing in your area ⬇️