JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -I'm meteorologist Mike Prangley. Subtropical storm Beryl is now approximately 300 miles east northeast of Jacksonville and is moving west southwest at 5 mph. Maximum sustained winds are 45 mph with higher gusts. The pressure is 1001 mb. This tropical storm is still expected to make landfall in our viewing area by Sunday evening. The chances of a direct landfall here at home is 65% and increasing.
Preparations should include securing loose objects in your yard, trimming large tree limbs, and if you live in a mobile home make plans to go to a more sturdy structure or a friend's house. Wind and rain will increase during the day Sunday with wind gusts near 60 mph possible by Sunday evening. Heavy rain and a storm surge will likely cause flooding in lowland areas. Stay with your local weather team for the latest. Chief Meteorologist Tim Deegan, and meteorologists Steve Smith, Lew Turner and I will continue to bring you updates around the clock and have your two minute advantage. This is still a developing storm.
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