Jacksonville, FL - Enjoy one more dry, sunny and mild day because changes are coming for the middle of the week.
Action News Jax Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh says a local Nor’easter arrives late Tuesday and continues through Wednesday, which will mean our first significant rainfall in several days. Since March 1st, only 1.55’’ of rain has been recorded at the Jacksonville International Airport.
The Florida Forest Service reports Jacksonville District Forest Rangers contained three wildfires over the weekend, including a 15-acre fire off Cedar Point Road.
Firefighters believe it was caused by a recreational vehicle on dry grass. NE Florida will soon enter the peak of wildfire season as we see temperatures warm up and we see more sunshine and few showers.
Jacksonville District Forest Rangers contained 3 wildfires over the weekend including this 15-acre wildfire off Cedar Point Road. Firefighters believe it was caused by a recreational vehicle on dry grass. It's been 19 days since significant rainfall so please use caution. pic.twitter.com/7uA26zvL2j
— FFS Jacksonville (@FFS_Jax) March 25, 2019
7 days in a row with no rain - and 12 out of 13 dry. The one exception - March 12th with 0.06" #FirstAlertWX pic.twitter.com/1gxU19n2ea
— Corey Simma (@CSimmaWX) March 25, 2019
Looking at the forecast — as we showed you last week — looks like a good old fashioned “local nor’easter” is in the works for Tuesday night/ early Wednesday.
— Garrett Bedenbaugh (@wxgarrett) March 24, 2019
Some Rain/wind/high rip current risks/beach erosion possible. #FirstAlertWX
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