Dry, breezy, cooler air following Hurricane Ian

Jacksonville, Fl — Northeast Florida has a chance to dry out and enjoy a preview of fall now that Ian has passed our latitude. We will still feel some lingering gusty winds closer to the coast of 30-40 mph.

Elevated water levels will remain in the St. Johns River through next week as the extra water/surge takes a while to “escape.” Some surge is still likely along the immediate coastline. However, offshore winds will be here today and help push some of that water out.

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Humidity is low and temperatures will be below average, only in the 70s. And the sun returns!

This weekend will be really nice. Mornings in the 60s and afternoons in the lower to mid 80s. The cooler temps continue into next week, as well.

TROPICS: Hurricane Ian is moving NNE this morning and will approach the coast of South Carolina this afternoon just south of Myrtle Beach. Gusty winds will remain this morning closer to the coast. However, we will be dry today with some sun breaking out this afternoon. Elevated water levels in the St. Johns River will last into if not through next week. Some storm surge is still likely along the immediate coastline and with the lingering surge in the St. Johns River/tributaries. An offshore wind will help today, at least. Another area to watch in the tropics is in the Eastern Atlantic near the West Coast of Africa.

First Alert 7 Day Forecast: September 30, 2022 First Alert 7 Day Forecast from Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh.

⚠ DO NOT ENTER FLOODWATERS ⚠ • Do not walk through flowing water. Six inches of swiftly moving water can knock you off of your feet. • Remember the phrase “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!” Don’t drive through flooded roads. Cars can be swept away in only two feet of moving water. pic.twitter.com/XSnG7glHbP

🌀Ian will make landfall in the Carolinas today 🌊 Storm Surge will continue to impact ICWW, St. Johns River, coastal NE FL & coastal SE GA today during high tide. ⚠️Major/Moderate flooding possible in ICWW & St. Johns River today 🚧Turn Around Don’t Drown!#flwx #gawx pic.twitter.com/FnZwT2ogiV

Good morning! I'm tracking when the sun breaks out today and the latest with hurricane "Ian." Get the updated First Alert Forecast on FOX30 and CBS47 Action News JAX This Morning. #FirstAlertWX pic.twitter.com/0NRT23sfQ7

Rich Jones is News Director and the Host of Jacksonville’s Morning News. Rich joined WOKV in October 2006. Rich is involved in many community organizations and causes. Rich and his wife, Noelle, have three children: Avery, Harper and Austen.

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