Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Jacksonville, FL
Issued by NWS Jacksonville, FL
845 FZUS72 KJAX 180320 MWSJAX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 1120 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024 AMZ450-452-180445- 1120 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM... At 1120 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 17 nm southwest of Jekyll Island to 37 nm west of Amelia City, moving east at 25 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for southeastern Georgia...and the adjacent coastal waters. 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. && LAT...LON 3084 8169 3092 8157 3099 8166 3100 8166 3095 8107 3076 8110 3070 8109 3060 8110 3034 8105 3035 8109 3040 8150 3044 8149 3051 8150 3055 8156 3060 8153 3066 8153 3072 8169 $$ AB