Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Jacksonville, FL
Issued by NWS Jacksonville, FL
989 FZUS72 KJAX 091923 MWSJAX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 323 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024 AMZ450-452-470-472-092100- 323 PM EDT Thu May 9 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... Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM... At 322 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 40 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 28 nm northwest of Altamaha Sound to 66 nm west of Jekyll Island, moving southeast at 40 knots. Mariner in the path of these thunderstorms and should prepare for IMMINENT DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS. SEEK SHELTER NOW! PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for northeastern Florida...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. These strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds in excess of 34 knots, and is likely to pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning will likely be required when these strong thunderstorms reach the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before these strong thunderstorms arrive. && LAT...LON 3072 8169 3077 8166 3076 8162 3079 8157 3080 8163 3081 8165 3090 8161 3092 8157 3094 8159 3130 8142 3128 8138 3130 8133 3130 8131 3123 8085 3111 8028 3094 8032 3071 8043 3024 8034 3055 8156 3066 8153 $$ ENYEDI