ALT A farming vehicle operates in a field, transporting produce. Below, three individuals are on a TV set, engaged in conversation. The text highlights St. Johns County Agriculture as a feature on First Coast Living. The bottom displays the St. Johns County logo.

ALT Swells from departing Hurricane Imelda & breezy onshore winds will cause dangerous beach & boating conditions. Local Hazards: High Rip Current Risk, High Surf Advisory, Breezy Onshore Winds, Minor to Moderate Tidal Flooding , Small Craft Advisory. Follow beach patrol guidance & flags- when in doubt, don’t go out! Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas, docks & boat ramps is likely.

ALT Distant hurricanes can be deadly, hurricanes that are far away can still create deadly rip currents and waves, Never assume the ocean is safe.

ALT Stay dry when the waves are dry, plunging waves can slam you into the ocean flood. Surging waves can easily knock you over.

ALT Monitored systems: Hurricane Gabrielle: Tracking north, east of Bermuda. Eastern Atlantic (red shaded area): Development chance medium (70%) late this week, tracking north. Central Atlantic (orange shaded area): Development chance (40%) late this week. Local marine and surf impacts possible this weekend, maintain tropical readiness and track the forecast at hurricanes.gov

ALT Maintain your disaster supply kit, keep canned food in a cool, dry place. Store boxed food in tightly closed plastic or metal containers. Replace expired items, update your kit as needed.