Fort Matanzas, ICWW, FL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Day	Sky	High / Low	Precip	Wind	Humidity
Mon Oct 5	Heavy Rain Close Hourly	-º / 73º	100%	NNE 9 mph	94%
5pm	Heavy Rain	78º	93%	NE 10 mph	93%
6pm	Rain	77º	100%	NNE 9 mph	94%
7pm	Rain	77º	100%	NNE 8 mph	93%
8pm	Rain	76º	100%	NNE 5 mph	94%
9pm	Light Rain	76º	87%	NNE 6 mph	94%
10pm	Cloudy	76º	17%	NE 5 mph	96%
11pm	Cloudy	76º	24%	NE 4 mph	94%
Tue Oct 6	Thundershowers View Hourly	79º / 74º	94%	NNE 9 mph	93%
12am	Showers	75º	46%	NE 4 mph	94%
1am	Showers	75º	52%	NE 3 mph	96%
2am	Showers	75º	44%	NE 3 mph	95%
3am	Few Showers	75º	31%	NNE 3 mph	96%
4am	Showers	75º	38%	NNE 3 mph	97%
5am	Showers	75º	55%	NNE 3 mph	97%
6am	Showers	75º	57%	NNE 4 mph	97%
7am	Rain	74º	70%	NNE 4 mph	97%
8am	Showers	75º	54%	NE 4 mph	97%
9am	Showers	76º	48%	NNE 5 mph	94%
10am	Showers	78º	49%	NE 7 mph	91%
11am	Showers	78º	39%	NNE 7 mph	91%
12pm	Scattered Thunderstorms	79º	58%	NNE 7 mph	90%
1pm	Rain	78º	60%	NNE 7 mph	90%
2pm	Scattered Thunderstorms	79º	56%	NE 8 mph	90%
3pm	Thunderstorms	78º	74%	NE 8 mph	91%
4pm	Rain	77º	94%	NNE 9 mph	93%
5pm	Thunderstorms	76º	95%	NE 9 mph	94%
6pm	Heavy Rain	76º	94%	NNE 8 mph	94%
7pm	Rain	76º	96%	NNE 8 mph	91%
8pm	Rain	75º	79%	NNE 8 mph	94%
9pm	Rain	75º	74%	NE 8 mph	93%
10pm	Rain	75º	61%	NE 8 mph	93%
11pm	Rain	76º	66%	NE 7 mph	93%
Wed Oct 7	Scattered Thunderstorms View Hourly	81º / 75º	66%	NE 14 mph	86%
12am	Light Rain	76º	61%	NE 9 mph	93%
1am	Showers	76º	47%	ENE 7 mph	93%
2am	Showers	75º	50%	NE 7 mph	93%
3am	Showers	76º	55%	NE 7 mph	92%
4am	Showers	76º	53%	NE 6 mph	91%
5am	Showers	75º	53%	NE 8 mph	93%
6am	Scattered Thunderstorms	76º	55%	NE 9 mph	91%
7am	Showers	76º	53%	NE 9 mph	90%
8am	Scattered Thunderstorms	76º	56%	NNE 9 mph	90%
9am	Scattered Thunderstorms	78º	50%	NE 10 mph	89%
10am	Showers	79º	35%	NE 10 mph	87%
11am	Showers	80º	39%	NE 12 mph	84%
12pm	Showers	81º	36%	NE 12 mph	82%
1pm	Showers	80º	36%	NE 12 mph	83%
2pm	Showers	80º	52%	NE 13 mph	82%
3pm	Thunderstorms	79º	66%	NE 14 mph	86%
4pm	Rain	78º	66%	NE 12 mph	87%
Thu Oct 8	Rain	81º / 73º	90%	NE 12 mph	85%
Fri Oct 9	Thunderstorms	80º / 74º	76%	NE 13 mph	87%
Sat Oct 10	Thunderstorms	82º / 75º	69%	E 13 mph	86%
Sun Oct 11	Thunderstorms	85º / 73º	70%	SSE 11 mph	85%
Mon Oct 12	Scattered Thunderstorms	83º / 71º	47%	W 10 mph	83%

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NOAA Weather Marine Forecast for Fort Matanzas, ICWW, FL

This Afternoon

High : 81ºF
E wind 5 to 7 kt becoming NNE. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Seas 1 ft or less.

Tonight

Low : 77ºF
NNE wind 5 to 7 kt. Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Seas 1 ft or less.

Tuesday

High : 77ºF
NE wind 6 to 10 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. Seas 1 ft or less.

Tuesday Night

Low : 76ºF
ENE wind 8 to 11 kt. Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Seas 1 ft or less.

Wednesday

High : 78ºF
NE wind 12 to 17 kt increasing to 18 to 23 kt in the afternoon. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Seas 1 ft or less.

Wednesday Night

Low : 75ºF
ENE wind 18 to 24 kt. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers after 5am. Seas 1 ft or less.

Thursday

High : 79ºF
NE wind 17 to 20 kt. A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. Seas 1 ft or less.

Thursday Night

Low : 75ºF
ENE wind 12 to 16 kt. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Seas 1 ft or less.

Friday

High : 79ºF
ENE wind 13 to 17 kt. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Seas 1 ft or less.

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Wind Speed Forecast for Fort Matanzas, ICWW, FL

	Monday	Tuesday						Wednesday
Wind Speed (MPH)	10	6	3	3	5	7	9	8	7	8	10	12
	9pm	1am	5am	9am	1pm	5pm	9pm	1am	5am	9am	1pm	5pm
MPH	10	6	3	3	5	7	9	8	7	8	10	12

DIR	NE	NNE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	NE

Current Weather Conditions In Fort Matanzas, ICWW, FL

As Of: 21 minutes ago

Temperature: 78ºF
Feels Like: 85ºF

Wind Speed: 10mph
Direction: 0º (NE)
Gusts: 16mph

Cloud Cover: Heavy Rain
Visibility: 2mi

Pressure: 29.93"
Humidity: 93%
Dew Point: 0ºF

The weather right now in Fort Matanzas, ICWW, FL is Heavy Rain. The current temperature is 78°F, and the expected high and low for today, Monday, October 5, 2026, are -° high temperature and 73°F low temperature. The wind is currently blowing at 10 miles per hour, and coming from the Northeast. The wind is gusting to 16 mph. With the wind and the atmosphere the temperature feels like 85° Fahrenheit. Expected precipitation is 93 percent, with current humidity at 93 percent, and air pressure at 29.93 in. Visibility is 2.2 nautical miles. There are 8 current weather alert(s).

Weather Alerts

Special Marine Warning - 4:05pm Mon Oct 5 2026

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20
NM...
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM...

* Until 500 PM EDT.

* At 405 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 nm west of Saint
Augustine, moving east at 15 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted include...
Dorothy Louise Barge, Nine Mile Reef, Saint Augustine, Saint
Augustine Beach, Butler Beach, Vilano Beach, South Ponte Vedra
Beach, and Guana River State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. If your vessel is
caught offshore, immediately secure for heavy weather. Ensure all
crew members are wearing USCG approved Type I life jackets and
nonessential crew are below decks. Deploy jack lines and harnesses if
available. Check life saving equipment, including batteries on
handheld radios, for readiness.

HAIL...0.00IN;
WIND...>34KTS

Flood Advisory - 4:18pm Mon Oct 5 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

WHERE: East Central Clay County in northeastern Florida...
Northeastern Putnam County in northeastern Florida...
St. Johns County in northeastern Florida...

WHEN: Until 615 PM EDT.

IMPACTS: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: - At 418 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Saint Augustine, Green Cove Springs, Hastings, World Golf
Village, Saint Augustine Beach, Saint Augustine South, Federal
Point, Saint Augustine Shores, Picolata and Vilano Beach.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Advisory - 3:33pm Mon Oct 5 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

WHERE: Southeastern Duval County in northeastern Florida...
Northwestern St. Johns County in northeastern Florida...

WHEN: Until 630 PM EDT.

IMPACTS: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: - At 333 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fruit Cove, Durbin, Bayard, Nocatee, Palm Valley, Switzerland and
Sawgrass.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Rip Current Statement - 12:35pm Mon Oct 5 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 5 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

WHAT: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.

WHERE: Northeast Florida Beaches.

WHEN: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Tuesday to 5
AM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Tuesday
afternoon through late Wednesday night.

IMPACTS: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

Special Weather Statement - 4:04pm Mon Oct 5 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL ST. JOHNS...NORTHEASTERN PUTNAM AND EAST CENTRAL CLAY COUNTIES THROUGH 445 PM EDT...

At 404 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Picolata, or 10 miles north of Hastings, moving northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and minor flooding due to heavy
rainfall.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Saint Augustine, Hastings, World Golf Village, Saint Augustine Beach,
Vilano Beach, Picolata, Federal Point, South Ponte Vedra, Saint
Augustine Shores, and Butler Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Marine Weather Statement - 3:43pm Mon Oct 5 2026

A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20
NM...
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM...
Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60
NM...
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM...

At 343 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from 50 nm south of R2 Tower to 6 nm
west of Guana River State Park, moving southeast at 25 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor
immediately until these storms pass.

Small Craft Advisory - 12:37pm Mon Oct 5 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

WHAT: Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

WHERE: Northeast Florida coastal waters from St Augustine to
Flagler Beach out to 60 NM.

WHEN: From 5 PM Tuesday to 5 AM EDT Thursday.

IMPACTS: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Coastal Flood Advisory - 12:35pm Mon Oct 5 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 5 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

WHAT: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.

WHERE: Northeast Florida Beaches.

WHEN: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Tuesday to 5
AM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Tuesday
afternoon through late Wednesday night.

IMPACTS: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.