{"id":180572,"date":"2026-03-06T10:25:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T10:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/180572\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T10:25:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T10:25:06","slug":"the-warm-side-of-winter-continues-as-record-highs-are-threatened-and-extreme-drought-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/180572\/","title":{"rendered":"The warm side of winter continues as record highs are threatened, and extreme drought continues"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Morning fog is developing along the coast from SE Georgia through the Flagler County beaches, as well as inland areas of low visibility, will burn off around 9 a.m. <\/p>\n

A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued through 9 a.m. for coastal Duval, Flagler, St. Johns, Nassau counties in northeast Florida, as well as Camden, Glynn, Brantley, and northern Charlton counties in southeast Georgia. <\/p>\n

Gainesville tied a record high of 87 degrees yesterday and could see another record either tie or fall today, also 87 degrees.<\/p>\n

Late afternoon showers are possible again on Friday as the afternoon heat and sea breeze converge over our western counties, but otherwise dry.<\/p>\n

Extreme drought monitor<\/p>\n

From the National Weather Service<\/a>: Extreme drought has overspread all of southeast Georgia, northeast and north central Florida, per the latest drought monitor. <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd25Multiple hard freezes this winter have dried available fuels and are combining with worsening drought conditions to increase the wildfire risk throughout our region. <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udca7Light rainfall amounts are possible through the middle portion of next week, mainly at inland locations. <\/p>\n

\u26c8\ufe0f Widespread beneficial rainfall will be possible later next week. During a drought,\ud83d\udca7conserve water, \ud83d\udd25practice fire prevention, and follow directions from local officials, especially if your county or municipality has been placed under a burn ban or water restrictions.<\/p>\n

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