Marine Weather Statement 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
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- 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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The areas affected include... 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... At 806 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of...
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. 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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The areas affected include... 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... At 806 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 51 nm east of Guana River State Park, or 53 nm northeast of Saint Augustine, moving north at 5 knots.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 6 at 8:06AM 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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