Duval County

Memorial Day plans impacted by social distancing, bad weather and dangerous water conditions

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — QUICK FACTS:

  • Historically, Memorial Day is a holiday where Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue sees an increase in calls for service, according to the department prevention and training officer for Jacksonville Beach.
  • Saturday and Sunday, Ocean Rescue lifeguards had more than 15 calls for service for the water, and well over 30 calls for service, non-water related.
  • The First Alert Weather Team said there was a high rip current risk for the Northeast Florida area, meaning water conditions can be dangerous.