Special Marine Warning for Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM; Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM

Official alert brief

SMWJAX The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM... Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM... * Until 930 PM EDT. * At 829 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near A L T Buoy to 6 nm northeast of Amelia City, moving east at 15 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Buoy Hlha, Buoy Cdh, Buoy Kby, and Buoy F.

Instructions

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. If your vessel is caught offshore, immediately secure for heavy weather. Ensure all crew members are wearing USCG approved Type I life jackets and nonessential crew are below decks. Deploy jack lines and harnesses if available. Check life saving equipment, including batteries on handheld radios, for readiness.