As Hurricane Imelda makes its way away from the coast of Florida, beaches felt the impact of the Category 1 storm that has caused strong winds, waves and swells.

News4JAX took a trip to Vilano Beach, which was closed on Tuesday, to monitor the conditions.

It was a breezy day with winds that felt like at least 25 mph around 4 p.m.

There were no immediate signs of coastal erosion, but emergency officials said they were keeping watch.

People were encouraged to stay off the beach and out of the water as a safety precaution.

A little further south in St. Johns County, in Summer Haven, the rough surf from the hurricane swallowed the shoreline.

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