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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