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

In anticipation of Hurricane Matthew, evacuation orders have been issued for people living in the beaches communities and evacuation zones A and B. Evacuations zones can be viewed at http://maps.coj.net/DuvalProperty or by downloading the JaxReady mobile app. Four local shelter locations have been identified. One location, The Legends Center (5130 Soutel Dr.- 32208; pet friendly), opened at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Beaches and Low-Lying Areas Plan for Impact of Hurricane Matthew

The City of Jacksonville, in preparation for the potential impact of Hurricane Matthew, has declared a state of emergency for Duval County. Mayor Lenny Curry is advising citizens at the Beaches and low-lying areas to evacuate.