Marine Weather Statement for Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM; Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM
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- Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM, Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM... Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM... At 953 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a gust front, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM... Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM... At 953 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a gust front, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This gust front was located over Amelia City, or 33 nm south of St. Simons Island, moving southeast at 20 knots. Additionally, thunderstorms may move into the northeast Florida nearshore waters and produce strong gusty winds to 30 knots.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 21 at 9:54PM 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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