Evacuation orders are in place for areas near Sampson, County Road 18 in Bradford County, due to an ongoing 170-acre wildfire.
Today’s wildfire reports and updates have more than 16,000 acres burning across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. The largest fire is 7000 acres near Needmore, GA, in Clinch County. The Crews and Railroad fires have combined to engulf more than 4000 acres near Bostwick, FL, in Putnam County.
Aside from a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this weekend, the forecast trend is warming as dry conditions persist. Dry weather and moderating temperatures will continue, with elevated fire weather conditions on Wednesday and Thursday.
Near-seasonal temperatures will give way to another warming trend on Friday and this weekend. Dry weather will persist as Exceptional and Extreme Drought continue. Models suggest a slight chance of sea-breeze showers on Saturday and Sunday.
Tonight: Mostly clear with lighter winds. Smoke could reduce visibility near ongoing fires.
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Wednesday: Possible smoke and visibility issues early. Becoming partly cloudy with near-seasonal temperatures. Morning lows in the 50s inland, 60s along the beaches. Afternoon highs in the 80s inland, 70s along the beaches. Wind: NE 10-15 mph.
Thursday – Friday: A warming trend will develop by the end of the week. Morning lows in the 50s inland, 60s along the beaches. Afternoon highs in the 80s inland, 70s along the beaches. Wind: ESE 5-10 mph. Mostly clear overnight.
Looking ahead: Near-record highs with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this weekend.
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Jacksonville’s driest weather since the 1800s: www.news4jax.com/weather/2026/04/21/jacksonville-faces-driest-stretch-on-record-since-1871/
Sunrise: 6:52 a.m.
Sunset: 7:59 p.m.
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