US National Weather Service Jacksonville Florida

Drier than usual conditions will continue through the rest of the weekend, though a moderate risk for dangerous rip currents 🏊 will also continue at all beaches. ⚠️If in doubt, don't go out!

⚠️ Knowing the hazards that can impact your area is one of the best ways to protect your home & family.

From storm surge, flooding & rip currents 🌊 to damaging winds & even tornadoes 🌪️ Florida faces a variety of of hurricane season threats.

Make a disaster plan & determine your risks at ➡️ FloridaDisaster.org/PlanPrepare

🚤Boater Skip Day Forecast
For those heading to the St Johns River today, cool morning will make way to a sunny warm day today. Be careful on the river which will have a light chop later today. Make sure everyone wears a life jacket and practices safe boating!

Drought Update Thursday June 4th, 2026
Recent rainfall has improved our local drought conditions! 🥳
Exceptional drought has been reduced to only over the Suwannee Valley. Extreme and Severe drought continue for the rest of SE GA and NE FL. We still have a long way to fully recover so continue to practice fire safety.

06/04/26 5 AM
We have broken record lows for JAX and GNV this morning. Lows in the mid to upper 50s inland. Much warmer at the coast in the mid 70s for some areas due to onshore winds. You might need a light jacket early this morning for inland areas!

Breezy onshore winds will bring dangerous beach & boating conditions through Tonight.
🚩High risk of rip currents
🌊High surf
🚤Small craft advisory
Safest place to be is on dry land!

There have been 5 devastating hot car deaths before summer has even officially begun. 🚘💔

Parents — it takes less than a minute to build a life-saving routine:
🧸 Keep a stuffed animal in the front seat as a visual reminder
🎒 Leave an important item in the back seat so you have to check
🔑 Keep your car locked at home so kids can’t crawl inside and get trapped

⛈️Isolated strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon and evening. Main hazards are gusty to damaging winds, and heavy rainfall.

Overall, precipitation chances are about 50-70% areawide through tonight, but a few locations may see damaging winds and localized flooding today.

🌀 Today marks the official start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season! As you navigate the road to being prepared, make sure you plan for each stop below!

1. Know Your Zone, Know Your Home
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3. Build a Disaster Supply Kit
4. If You’re Halfway Full, You're Halfway There
5. You Only Need to Evacuate Tens of Miles, Not Hundreds

Visit FloridaDisaster.org for more