The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department offered safety tips to prepare for the drastic weather shift expected over the weekend.

Saturday’s temperatures are into the 80s but colder weather will arrive Sunday night, bringing wind chills potentially in the 30s by Monday night.

Strong northwesterly winds combined with a dry air mass will create elevated fire danger conditions on Monday and Tuesday. Light freezes are forecast inland for Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, with widespread frost potential on Wednesday morning.

JFRD offered safety tips to residents:

Use Caution with Space Heaters: • Keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn • Plug heaters directly into outlets. Never use extension cords or power strips • Turn off heaters when leaving a room

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