Marine Weather Statement for Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM
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A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM... At 856 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a narrow band of showers quickly developing, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These showers are also capable of producing...
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Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Waterspouts are possible with this activity. If a waterspout occurs, move your boat away from it. Waterspouts can develop rapidly and produce winds and seas that are dangerous for vessels and everyone onboard.
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A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM... At 856 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a narrow band of showers quickly developing, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These showers are also capable of producing brief waterspout. These showers were located near Jekyll Island to St Simons Island, moving north about 10 knots.
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Marine Weather Statement issued September 4 at 8:57AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
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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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