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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1020 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
  Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60
  NM...

* Until 1045 PM EDT.

* At 1020 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 42 nm east of
  Talbot Island, or 50 nm south of R2 Tower, moving southeast at 25
  knots.

  HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and large hail.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
           suddenly higher waves. Large hail could result in
           structural damage.

* The severe 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.

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LAT...LON 3020 8045 3053 8076 3059 8069 3057 8041
      3049 8040 3030 8035
TIME...MOT...LOC 0220Z 311DEG 27KT 3053 8062

HAIL...>.75IN
WIND...>34KTS

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