Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today and Monday

A dry cold front will bring a dangerous combination of critically dry air (low relative humidity) and gusty winds to portions of the area today through Monday. This alignment of conditions with the drought will result in critical fire weather conditions later today and through Monday afternoon and evening. Don' Be the Spark! Read More >

Listen for special marine warnings about waterspout sightings that are broadcast on NOAA Weather Radio.

Watch the sky for certain types of clouds. In the summer, with light winds, look for a possible waterspout underneath a line of cumulus clouds with dark, flat bases. Anytime of the year, a thunderstorm or line of thunderstorms, can produce very intense waterspouts.

If a waterspout is sighted, immediately head at a 90 degree angle form the apparent motion of the waterspout. Never try to navigate through a waterspout. Although waterspouts are usually weaker than tornadoes, they can still produce significant damage to you and your boat.


Waterspout offshore Flagler Beach (June 30, 1999). Courtesy of Flagler County Emer. Mgmt.	Photo by Dr. Joseph Golden, NOAA.

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Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today and Monday

NWS Jacksonville, FL Waterspout Safety