News4JAX's Katie Garner discusses rising drought concern, elevated fire danger, and warm temperatures for Jacksonville, with patchy fog expected in the mornings.
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If you’ve been keeping an eye on your lawns or noticing the dry air lately, you’re not alone. Drought conditions are the big story for us right now, and I’m tracking it closely on Exact Track 4D. The latest drought monitor puts much of our area under significant dryness, which means fire danger is elevated heading into the week. If you’re planning outdoor activities or burning anything, keep in mind the increased fire risk. We’ll talk more about when some rain might arrive and if we can expect any relief from this drought at 6:15 a.m. on News4JAX. I know folks are anxious for updates, so I’ll have more soon.You might want to keep those shorts handy. Temperatures started in the mid-50s to 60 this morning, with places like Orange Park at 57 and the beaches around 60. By about 3 p.m., many of you will see highs near 78. Some spots could even push into the lower 80s—pretty warm for February! Winds are calm early, but I do expect them to pick up a little through the day. By tonight, we should cool down to around 55 under partly cloudy skies with a gentle southwest breeze at 5 to 10 mph.Visibility hasn’t been a major issue early today, but there is a chance for patchy or even dense fog in some areas. I’ll be watching that closely, so be careful if you’re out and about walking the dog or heading to work, especially in low-lying spots. By noon, things should turn partly cloudy and temps will climb into the 70s—great walking weather!I love to see what you’re seeing around Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. If you’ve got sunrises, foggy roads, or signs of the dry weather in your neighborhood, snap a photo and share it with us atMortgate rates dip to the 5% range for the first time since 2023Jacksonville TikToker uncovers account posting women, children without their consentPassion 4 Pets: London is looking for a furever homeIncreased focus on teen 'takeovers' to make sure they don't get out of controlGreen Cove Springs couple to bike to DC for screening reformPaid parking has officially begun in downtown Fernandina BeachCity leaders, community react to chaos outside Avenues Mall over weekendFamily of man killed by JSO questions use of deadly force given his mental health history
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