Jacksonville, FL — Fire danger remains very high today with the possibility of a few quick-hitting showers. But widespread rainfall is not expected for at least the next week to ten days, and winds out of the east today will likely blow smoke from wildfires to the west.
Action News Jax Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh says it won't be as hot overall today, but the heat returns Friday through Memorial Day, with temps soaring to near 100 degrees.
PHOTOS: Brush fire burns north of Jacksonville International Airport
Fire crews are working to put out a 150 acre wildfire off Yellow Bluff Road and U.S. 17 that is only 25% contained. The Florida Forest Service says the fire burned from U.S. 17 west to I-95 but equipment could not access the north and south edges in the marsh. A helicopter is expected to drop water on the fire Thursday, and the Forest Service says they will use a heavy bulldozer to work in fire lines off U.S. 17.
Action News Jax Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh says winds will be blowing from the east today, meaning winds will push smoke across the Interstate. The Florida Highway Patrol says they are actively monitoring conditions in the area and will shut down I-95 if they need to. If that happens, FHP says your best way around the shutdown would be U.S. 17.
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