St. Johns County Emergency Management

10/25/2026

DELAYED OPENING NOTICE
Due to anticipated weather conditions, City Hall and 50 Bridge Street will operate on a delayed opening tomorrow, Monday, October 26. All offices will open at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
Please note that solid waste collection services may be impacted in areas experiencing flooding. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe!

10/25/2026

🌊 Coastal Flooding and Hazardous Beach Conditions Continue

US National Weather Service Jacksonville Florida forecasts continued coastal impacts across St. Johns County through much of this week.

⚠️ Expected Impacts
- Coastal Flooding: Moderate to locally major flooding possible around high tide along the Atlantic coast, Intracoastal Waterway, and St. Johns River through Tuesday.
- Gusty Winds: A Wind Advisory remains in effect through this evening.
- Beach Hazards: Dangerous surf, high rip current risk, and significant beach erosion expected through much of the week.
- Rainfall: Locally heavy rain possible along coastal areas through tonight, potentially worsening flooding.

✅ What Residents Can Do
- Move vehicles and secure belongings in flood-prone areas, especially ahead of high tide.
- Avoid flooded roadways. Turn Around, Don't Drown!
- Stay out of the ocean due to dangerous rip currents and rough surf.
- Secure loose outdoor items and use caution in windy conditions.
- Continue monitoring weather updates, particularly if you live in a low-lying or coastal area.

📲 Stay Informed:
Latest forecasts and alerts: https://www.weather.gov/jax

Full NWS Briefing:https://www.weather.gov/media/jax/briefings/nws-jax-briefing.pdf

10/24/2026

US National Weather Service Jacksonville Florida is forecasting continued coastal weather impacts across St. Johns County this weekend and into next week.

⚠️ What to Expect
🌊 Coastal Flooding - Moderate to potentially major tidal flooding around high tide along the Atlantic coast, Intracoastal Waterway, and St. Johns River. A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect.
💨 Gusty Winds - A Wind Advisory is in effect this afternoon and tonight, with windy coastal conditions continuing Sunday and Monday.
🏖️ Beach Conditions - Dangerous surf, a high risk of rip currents, and significant beach erosion through much of next week.
🌧️ Rainfall - Locally heavy rain is possible this afternoon through Sunday night, which could worsen flooding in low-lying areas.

✅ What You Should Do
- Move vehicles and secure belongings in flood-prone areas before high tide.
- Avoid driving through flooded roads. Turn Around, Don't Drown!
- Stay out of the ocean due to dangerous surf and rip currents.
- Secure loose outdoor items that could be blown around by gusty winds.

📲 Stay Informed
For the latest forecasts and alerts, visit ttps://www.weather.gov/jax.

🔗 Full NWS Jacksonville Briefing:https://www.weather.gov/media/jax/briefings/nws-jax-briefing.pdf

10/23/2026

⚠️Hazardous Conditions this Weekend ⚠️

Posted 10/23/26 at 2:25 p.m.

St. Johns County Emergency Management is urging residents to avoid driving through flooded roadways, stay out of dangerous surf, and secure outdoor decorations and loose objects as strengthening northeast winds and unusually high tides are expected to bring hazardous conditions to St. Johns County this weekend.

⚠️ Expected Impacts:

🌊 Coastal Flooding: A Coastal Flood Watch is in effect, with moderate to potentially major tidal flooding possible around high tide. Low-lying areas along the Atlantic coast, Intracoastal Waterway, and St. Johns River are particularly vulnerable.

💨 Strong Winds: Gusty northeast winds could reach Wind Advisory levels Saturday afternoon through Monday, especially near the coast and St. Johns River.

🏖️ Beach Conditions: Dangerous surf, a high risk of rip currents, and significant beach erosion are expected through much of next week.

🌧️ Rainfall: Locally heavy rainfall along the coast is possible Saturday afternoon and evening.

✅ What Residents Should Do:

-Monitor high tide times and prepare for flooding in vulnerable areas.
-Move vehicles and secure property in locations prone to tidal flooding.
-Secure loose outdoor items ahead of increasing winds.
-Stay out of the surf and use caution near beaches and waterways.
-Avoid flooded roadways. Turn Around, Don't Drown!

📲 Stay Informed by following US National Weather Service Jacksonville Florida

Learn more about expected conditions and how you can Stay Prepared and Weather Aware ➡️️ https://bit.ly/47HpSci

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10/23/2026

US National Weather Service Jacksonville Florida is forecasting an extended period of coastal flooding, strong northeast winds, and hazardous beach conditions beginning Saturday and continuing into early next week.

⚠️ Expected Impacts:

🌊 Coastal Flooding: A Coastal Flood Watch is in effect, with moderate to potentially major tidal flooding possible around high tide. Low-lying areas along the Atlantic coast, Intracoastal Waterway, and St. Johns River are particularly vulnerable.

💨 Strong Winds: Gusty northeast winds could reach Wind Advisory levels Saturday afternoon through Monday, especially near the coast and St. Johns River.

🏖️ Beach Conditions: Dangerous surf, a high risk of rip currents, and significant beach erosion are expected through much of next week.

🌧️ Rainfall: Locally heavy rainfall along the coast is possible Saturday afternoon and evening.

✅ What Residents Should Do:

-Monitor high tide times and prepare for flooding in vulnerable areas.
-Move vehicles and secure property in locations prone to tidal flooding.
-Secure loose outdoor items ahead of increasing winds.
-Stay out of the surf and use caution near beaches and waterways.

Avoid flooded roadways. Turn Around, Don't Drown!

📲 Stay Informed:

National Weather Service Jacksonville: https://www.weather.gov/jax

Full NWS Briefing:https://www.weather.gov/media/jax/briefings/nws-jax-briefing.pdf

10/22/2026

Our partners at US National Weather Service Jacksonville Florida are forecasting increasing northeast winds and elevated coastal flooding heading into the weekend.

🌊 Coastal Flooding: Minor tidal flooding continues, with moderate flooding possible this weekend, especially around high tide in low-lying coastal areas, along the Intracoastal Waterway, and near the St. Johns River.

💨 Wind: Strong northeast winds are expected to develop Friday night and continue through the weekend, especially near the coast and I-95 corridor.

🏖️ Beach Conditions: High surf, dangerous rip currents, and beach erosion are possible.

🌧️ Rainfall: Locally heavy rainfall is possible this weekend, particularly in coastal areas.

✅ What Residents Can Do:

-Avoid driving through flooded roadways.
-Secure loose outdoor items ahead of increasing winds.
-Stay out of the surf due to dangerous conditions
-Stay informed through official weather updates.

📲 Full NWS Jacksonville Briefing:
https://www.weather.gov/media/jax/briefings/nws-jax-briefing.pdf

10/18/2026

Saturday October 17, 2026
🌬️⚠️ Wind Advisory is in effect for the NE FL coast with gusts up to 40 mph expected this afternoon into Sunday. Secure outdoor items such as ⛱️patio furniture, 🥅sports equipment & 🗑️trash cans.

10/16/2026

🌊 Another round of nor'easter conditions is expected to impact St. Johns County this weekend and into early next week. US National Weather Service Jacksonville Florida is forecasting strengthening onshore winds beginning Saturday, bringing several coastal hazards.

💨 Gusty Winds - Coastal wind gusts of 30–40 mph possible.

🌊 Dangerous Beach Conditions - High risk of rip currents and rough, high surf. Stay out of the ocean!

🏖️ Beach Erosion - Beach erosion is possible, especially during high tide.

💧 Coastal Flooding - Minor tidal flooding is possible along the Atlantic coast, Intracoastal Waterway, and portions of the St. Johns River Basin. Low-lying areas may experience flooding around high tide.

⛵ Hazardous Boating Conditions - A Gale Watch is in effect for Atlantic coastal waters Saturday through Monday.

If your weekend plans include the beach, boating, or spending time near the water, please use caution and stay informed.

📋 View the latest NWS Jacksonville weather briefing:
https://www.weather.gov/media/jax/briefings/nws-jax-briefing.pdf

10/10/2026