Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Jacksonville, FL
Issued by NWS Jacksonville, FL
452 FZUS72 KJAX 181703 MWSJAX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 103 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024 AMZ450-181800- 103 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024 ...THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM... At 103 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Altamaha Sound to 10 nm southwest of Jekyll Island, moving east at 30 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 3130 8142 3128 8138 3130 8137 3130 8133 3129 8133 3128 8132 3128 8124 3124 8094 3120 8094 3096 8107 3086 8111 3089 8162 3092 8157 3094 8160 3124 8152 3121 8149 3130 8147 $$ CHANEY