Gale Watch for Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 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
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM, 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 Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 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
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft possible. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
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Gale Watch issued October 23 at 12:42AM EDT until October 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
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Gale Watch issued October 23 at 12:42AM EDT until October 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
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Gale Watch issued October 23 at 12:42AM EDT until October 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Jacksonville FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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