*As of Sep 8, 3 PM local time.*
Active Alerts and Current Conditions
Residents in Nocatee are advised to heed an active Rip Current Statement, classified as moderate severity with expected urgency. This alert remains in effect until early morning tomorrow.
Current atmospheric conditions present a significant heat challenge. The air temperature stands at 88F, but the combination of humidity and heat results in a feels-like temperature of 102F. Humidity levels are oppressively high, with relative humidity at 75% and a dew point of 79F. Winds are blowing from the northeast at 14 mph, with gusts reaching 20 mph under clear skies.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms with a 29% probability of precipitation. The high will reach near 87F, though temperatures may drop to around 83F in the afternoon. Northeast winds will continue, gusting up to 22 mph. Rainfall totals are expected to be minimal, likely less than a tenth of an inch.
Tonight, conditions remain partly cloudy with a low near 78F. The chance of showers and thunderstorms persists, rising to 40% by late evening. Winds will shift to the east, blowing between 6 and 14 mph with gusts up to 21 mph. Any new rainfall will again be slight.
Outlook for Tomorrow
Tomorrow will see a high near 89F with a low around 76F. The heat index is forecast to reach values as high as 100, maintaining dangerous heat conditions. A slight chance of rain showers exists before 9am, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 1pm, and another chance between 1pm and 2pm.
