Nor’easter brings heavy rain and dangerous water conditions
A local Nor’easter began impacting the area on Saturday, bringing heavy rain, wind, and dangerous water conditions.
On Sunday, the wind gusts were between 30 and 40 mph, according to the First Alert Weather Team.
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While sand and seafoam flew across the beach, these conditions did not stop beachgoers.
“The currents are strong today, the waves are really crashing in,” said beach-goer Stephen Wadlington. “It doesn’t matter about the weather, I’m coming out.”
“I knew it was going to rain the whole weekend, so I went to church at 7 and then came to the pier,” said beach-goer Simon.
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According to the First Alert Weather Team, there’s a high risk of rip currents and the surf is building to nearly 10 feet.
With the high surf, the first alert weather team also says beach erosion is expected around the times of the high tide.
The dunes at Jacksonville Beach that eroded from hurricanes Ian and Nicole will be the most vulnerable.
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Back in 2016, the Duval County shore was nourished from erosion when Hurricane Matthew came through according to the U.S Army Corps of Engineers.
Now there are plans for the next beach renourishment, which will address the impacts on both Ian and Nicole.
But as far as the nor’easter, The First Alert Weather Team says it will all calm down into Tuesday.
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