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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
633 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024

AMZ470-192245-
/O.CON.KJAX.MA.W.0077.000000T0000Z-240519T2245Z/
633 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT...

For the following areas...
Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60
NM...

At 633 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 17 nm south of R2
Tower, moving east at 30 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots and small hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
         suddenly higher waves.

The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3111 8028 3091 8033 3102 8075 3110 8073
      3119 8070
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 282DEG 28KT 3110 8054

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...40KTS

$$

CHANEY