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First Alert Weather: Dry conditions continue, very high wildfire risk

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A dry and cool morning commute.

  • Calm winds will allow any wildfire smoke to settle to the surface through mid-morning.
  • Still a very high wildfire risk today for NE Florida and SE Georgia.
  • Highs in the mid 70s at the coast and lower 80s well inland.
  • Partly cloudy skies with winds out of the SSE at 5 -15 mph.
  • Some smoke from wildfire smoke across the area today.
  • The long-range outlook remains pretty dry with only and isolated shower over the weekend and early next week with the sea breeze.
  • Fire danger will stay top of mind with the worsening drought until further notice.
    • Railroad fire is still listed at 4,112 acres. Should get an update today. (50% contained)
    • Brantley Hwy 82 fire in GA is 3,800 acres, per GA Forestry, as of early this morning. (10% contained)

TODAY: Partly cloudy and dry. High: 81

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Low: 55

THURSDAY: Mostly Sunny. 55/82

FRIDAY: Mostly Sunny & Warm. 56/84

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy. Isolated shower possible. 59/88

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. Isolated shower possible. 61/88

MONDAY: Partly sunny. Isolated shower possible. 63/87

TUESDAY: Partly cloudy. 64/88

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