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 656 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 nm west of Altamaha Sound to 23 nm west of...
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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 656 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 nm west of Altamaha Sound to 23 nm west of Jekyll Island, moving southeast at 20 knots. strong thunderstorms will be near... St. Simons Island around 715 PM EDT. St Simons Island Village around 730 PM EDT. Jekyll Island around 735 PM EDT. St Simons Sound Buoy 9 around 740 PM EDT. Saint Andrews Sound around 750 PM EDT. Buoy F around 755 PM EDT. High Point around 800 PM EDT. Cumberland Island around 810 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by strong thunderstorms include High Point, Saint Andrews Sound, Buoy Kby, Buoy F, Dungeness, Saint Marys Entrance Buoy 16, St Simons Sound Buoy 9, Cumberland Island, and Buoy Cdh.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 13 at 6:58PM 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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