Marine Weather Statement for Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM
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The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM... At 535 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 18 nm northwest of St. Simons Island to near...
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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 these storms pass.
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The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM... At 535 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 18 nm northwest of St. Simons Island to near Altamaha Sound, moving east at 20 knots.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 11 at 5:35PM 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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