The Storm is Upon Us
 
As forecasted by national weather and city emergency officials, Hurricane Matthew is greatly impacting the Jacksonville area as follows:

Friday, Oct. 7, 2 p.m.
City and emergency officials continue 24-hour operations at the Emergency Operations Center

Jacksonville is continuing to experience the ongoing effects of Hurricane Matthew. 

Friday, Oct. 7, 11:15 a.m.
Hurricane Matthew Continues Devastating Track Along Florida Coastline

Wind threshold conditions are now impacting Jacksonville and the beaches.  JSO and JFRD continue to monitor storm conditions and will make every effort to respond to citizen needs.

Dangerous Category 3 Hurricane Matthew Will Approach the First Coast this Afternoon & Evening

Conditions continue to intensify as Hurricane Matthew is expected to reach Jacksonville within 8-10 hours. Though expected winds speeds have been reduced, the storm remains a catastrophic and life-threatening event. Storm surge represents the greatest threat to public safety.
 

Hurricane Matthew updates as of Friday, Oct.7 at 1 a.m.

“Hurricane Matthew is the type of storm that hurricane and weather experts have been training for.” – NWS

“This is a once in a 100 year type of storm” – NWS

(Note updated Storm FAQs attached.)

City Continues Preparation for Possible Impacts of Storm

City Continues Preparation for Possible Impacts of Storm