Atlantic Coast at Fernandina Beach (in MHHW)
1.2 mi- Level
- -4.3 ft
Reading from Sat 2:06 AM · NWS gauge page
Appearance
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Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
What
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7-11 ft. For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected.
Impacts
Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Precautionary actions
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Areas: Coastal Nassau; Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden
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Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
What
Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.
Impacts
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Precautionary actions
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects including decorations.
Areas: Inland Flagler; Coastal Nassau; Coastal Duval; Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns; Northern Inland St. Johns; Southern Inland St. Johns; Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden
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Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
What
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7-11 ft. For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected.
Impacts
Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Precautionary actions
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Areas: Coastal Nassau; Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden
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Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
What
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7-11 ft. For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected.
Impacts
Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Precautionary actions
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Areas: Coastal Nassau; Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden
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Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
What
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7-11 ft. For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected.
Impacts
Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Precautionary actions
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Areas: Coastal Nassau; Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden
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Coastal Flood Warning. 61°16° and clear now.
Today: low 62°17° (likely 58°14° to 64°18°), high 71°22° (likely 70°21° to 71°22°).
Now 61°16°
Clear
No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.
From forecast models
| Hour | Conditions | Temperature | Feels like | Precipitation | Wind | Humidity | Cloud cover | UV index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 3a | Mostly clear | 63°17° (likely 61°16° to 66°19°) | 63°17° | 0% | 13 mph21 km/h from NE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h | 78% | 18% | 0 |
| Sat 4a | Mostly clear | 63°17° (likely 58°14° to 65°18°) | 63°17° | 0% | 14 mph23 km/h from N, gusts 23 mph36 km/h | 81% | 29% | 0 |
| Sat 5a | Partly cloudy | 63°17° (likely 58°14° to 65°18°) | 63°17° | 0% | 15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 25 mph40 km/h | 81% | 45% | 0 |
| Sat 6a | Mostly cloudy | 63°17° (likely 58°14° to 65°18°) | 63°17° | 5% | 16 mph26 km/h from N, gusts 26 mph42 km/h | 84% | 37% | 0 |
| Sat 7a | Partly cloudy | 64°18° (likely 58°14° to 65°18°) | 64°18° | 10% | 17 mph27 km/h from N, gusts 25 mph41 km/h | 81% | 50% | 0 |
| Sat 8a | Cloudy | 65°18° (likely 60°16° to 67°19°) | 65°18° | 20% | 18 mph29 km/h from N, gusts 29 mph46 km/h | 81% | 86% | 0 |
| Sat 9a | Partly sunny | 66°19° (likely 63°17° to 68°20°) | 66°19° | 20% | 20 mph32 km/h from N, gusts 30 mph48 km/h | 87% | 75% | 1 |
| Sat 10a | Showers | 67°19° (likely 65°18° to 69°21°) | 67°19° | 30% | 21 mph34 km/h from N, gusts 32 mph51 km/h | 84% | 70% | 2 |
| Sat 11a | Cloudy | 68°20° (likely 67°19° to 70°21°) | 68°20° | 30% | 22 mph35 km/h from N, gusts 35 mph57 km/h | 84% | 88% | 3 |
| Sat 12p | Partly sunny | 69°21° (likely 68°20° to 71°22°) | 69°21° | 30% | 23 mph37 km/h from N, gusts 35 mph56 km/h | 84% | 77% | 3 |
| Sat 1p | Cloudy | 70°21° (likely 69°21° to 70°21°) | 70°21° | 30% | 23 mph37 km/h from N, gusts 35 mph56 km/h | 81% | 97% | 5 |
| Sat 2p | Cloudy | 70°21° (likely 69°21° to 70°21°) | 70°21° | 30%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 24 mph39 km/h from N, gusts 36 mph58 km/h | 78% | 84% | 5 |
| Sat 3p | Partly sunny | 70°21° (likely 68°20° to 70°21°) | 70°21° | 30%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 24 mph39 km/h from N, gusts 36 mph58 km/h | 78% | 71% | 4 |
| Sat 4p | Cloudy | 70°21° (likely 70°21° to 70°21°) | 70°21° | 30%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 25 mph40 km/h from NE, gusts 36 mph57 km/h | 81% | 91% | 2 |
| Sat 5p | Showers | 71°22° (likely 69°21° to 71°22°) | 71°22° | 20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 25 mph40 km/h from NE, gusts 36 mph58 km/h | 76% | 80% | 1 |
| Sat 6p | Showers | 71°22° (likely 68°20° to 71°22°) | 71°22° | 30%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 25 mph40 km/h from NE, gusts 37 mph59 km/h | 79% | 92% | 1 |
| Sat 7p | Showers | 71°22° (likely 68°20° to 71°22°) | 71°22° | 40%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 25 mph40 km/h from NE, gusts 35 mph57 km/h | 79% | 88% | 0 |
| Sat 8p | Drizzle | 70°21° (likely 68°20° to 70°21°) | 70°21° | 40%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 25 mph40 km/h from NE, gusts 33 mph53 km/h | 81% | 90% | 0 |
| Sat 9p | Partly cloudy | 70°21° (likely 68°20° to 70°21°) | 70°21° | 40%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 25 mph40 km/h from NE, gusts 35 mph57 km/h | 81% | 70% | 0 |
| Sat 10p | Showers | 69°21° (likely 69°21° to 70°21°) | 69°21° | 30%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 24 mph39 km/h from NE, gusts 35 mph56 km/h | 84% | 78% | 0 |
| Sat 11p | Showers | 69°21° (likely 69°21° to 69°21°) | 69°21° | 20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 24 mph39 km/h from NE, gusts 36 mph57 km/h | 81% | 82% | 0 |
| Sun 12a | Showers | 68°20° (likely 68°20° to 70°21°) | 68°20° | 20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 34 mph54 km/h | 84% | 47% | 0 |
| Sun 1a | Showers | 69°21° (likely 68°20° to 71°22°) | 69°21° | 20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 33 mph52 km/h | 81% | 44% | 0 |
| Sun 2a | Clear | 69°21° (likely 67°19° to 71°22°) | 69°21° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 33 mph54 km/h | 81% | 23% | 0 |
| Sun 3a | Cloudy | 69°21° (likely 67°19° to 71°22°) | 69°21° | 10%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 34 mph55 km/h | 81% | 42% | 0 |
| Sun 4a | Cloudy | 68°20° (likely 66°19° to 72°22°) | 68°20° | 10%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 33 mph53 km/h | 84% | 51% | 0 |
| Sun 5a | Cloudy | 67°19° (likely 66°19° to 71°22°) | 67°19° | 10%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 34 mph54 km/h | 87% | 44% | 0 |
| Sun 6a | Partly cloudy | 67°19° (likely 65°18° to 70°21°) | 67°19° | 10%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 33 mph53 km/h | 84% | 34% | 0 |
| Sun 7a | Partly cloudy | 66°19° (likely 65°18° to 69°21°) | 66°19° | 5%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 31 mph50 km/h | 87% | 45% | 0 |
| Sun 8a | Partly sunny | 66°19° (likely 65°18° to 69°21°) | 66°19° | 5% | 25 mph40 km/h from NE, gusts 31 mph50 km/h | 87% | 48% | 0 |
| Sun 9a | Partly sunny | 67°19° (likely 65°18° to 70°21°) | 67°19° | 10% | 26 mph42 km/h from N, gusts 32 mph51 km/h | 87% | 63% | 1 |
| Sun 10a | Cloudy | 68°20° (likely 66°19° to 70°21°) | 68°20° | 20% | 26 mph42 km/h from N, gusts 32 mph52 km/h | 87% | 91% | 1 |
| Sun 11a | Showers | 68°20° (likely 67°19° to 70°21°) | 68°20° | 20% | 26 mph42 km/h from N, gusts 32 mph51 km/h | 87% | 67% | 3 |
| Sun 12p | Partly sunny | 69°21° (likely 67°19° to 70°21°) | 69°21° | 5% | 26 mph42 km/h from N, gusts 33 mph54 km/h | 84% | 73% | 3 |
| Sun 1p | Cloudy | 69°21° (likely 67°19° to 71°22°) | 69°21° | 20% | 28 mph45 km/h from N, gusts 33 mph54 km/h | 84% | 77% | 5 |
| Sun 2p | Cloudy | 69°21° (likely 68°20° to 70°21°) | 69°21° | 20% | 28 mph45 km/h from N, gusts 33 mph54 km/h | 84% | 78% | 3 |
| Sun 3p | Cloudy | 70°21° (likely 69°21° to 71°22°) | 70°21° | 30% | 28 mph45 km/h from N, gusts 35 mph57 km/h | 81% | 90% | 3 |
| Sun 4p | Cloudy | 70°21° (likely 69°21° to 70°21°) | 70°21° | 30% | 28 mph45 km/h from N, gusts 38 mph60 km/h | 84% | 79% | 4 |
| Sun 5p | Cloudy | 70°21° (likely 69°21° to 70°21°) | 70°21° | 20% | 28 mph45 km/h from N, gusts 39 mph63 km/h | 84% | 86% | 2 |
| Sun 6p | Showers | 70°21° (likely 68°20° to 70°21°) | 70°21° | 30% | 29 mph47 km/h from NE, gusts 39 mph63 km/h | 84% | 81% | 1 |
| Sun 7p | Drizzle | 69°21° (likely 68°20° to 70°21°) | 69°21° | 30% | 29 mph47 km/h from NE, gusts 36 mph58 km/h | 87% | 82% | 0 |
| Sun 8p | Showers | 68°20° (likely 68°20° to 69°21°) | 68°20° | 30% | 29 mph47 km/h from NE, gusts 37 mph60 km/h | 87% | 79% | 0 |
| Sun 9p | Drizzle | 69°21° (likely 68°20° to 70°21°) | 69°21° | 30% | 29 mph47 km/h from NE, gusts 33 mph54 km/h | 84% | 70% | 0 |
| Sun 10p | Drizzle | 69°21° (likely 69°21° to 71°22°) | 69°21° | 30% | 29 mph47 km/h from NE, gusts 33 mph52 km/h | 84% | 76% | 0 |
| Sun 11p | Drizzle | 68°20° (likely 68°20° to 70°21°) | 68°20° | 30% | 29 mph47 km/h from NE, gusts 32 mph51 km/h | 87% | 71% | 0 |
| Mon 12a | Showers | 68°20° (likely 68°20° to 71°22°) | 68°20° | 30% | 28 mph45 km/h from NE, gusts 32 mph52 km/h | 87% | 66% | 0 |
| Mon 1a | Showers | 68°20° (likely 68°20° to 71°22°) | 68°20° | 30% | 26 mph42 km/h from NE, gusts 31 mph51 km/h | 87% | 83% | 0 |
| Mon 2a | Drizzle | 67°19° (likely 67°19° to 71°22°) | 67°19° | 10% | 26 mph42 km/h from NE, gusts 30 mph48 km/h | 90% | 63% | 0 |
Morning
6 AM–noon
30% chance
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
30% chance · 0.08 in2 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
40% chance · 0.12 in3 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
20% chance · 0.08 in2 mm
Official NWS forecast
Today: A chance of rain showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 16 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight: Mostly clear. Low around 62, with temperatures rising to around 63 overnight. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
Morning
6 AM–noon
20% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
30% chance
Evening
6 PM–midnight
30% chance
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
30% chance
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain showers after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of rain showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 65, with temperatures rising to around 67 overnight. Northeast wind 25 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A slight chance of rain showers after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
Morning
6 AM–noon
20% chance · 0.01 in0.3 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
20% chance · 0.05 in1.2 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
20% chance
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain showers after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
30% chance
Evening
6 PM–midnight
20% chance
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
30% chance of rain, high 71°, low 62°.
31% chance of rain, high 70°, low 65°.
Dry, high 70°, low 63°.
Mostly dry, highs 70–78°.
Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (JAX) (opens in a new tab)
No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.
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What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.
About 79% less cooling than a typical week.
Cooling degree days, base 65°F
Comfortable, non-humid air (dew point 57°F).
Today, 4:00 AM–8:00 AM
Good stretch to open the windows.
Today’s expected high is 7°4° colder than typical.
On average 6°3° colder than normal (daily mean temperature).
Fernandina Beach weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates
Sunrise 7:34 AM, sunset 6:44 PM.
Clouds most of the night (about 36% cover).
Waxing gibbous
96% lit · growing