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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
149 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

AMZ470-472-474-230900-
/O.EXP.KJAX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-240322T1800Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.GL.W.0008.240322T1800Z-240323T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.SC.Y.0031.240323T0900Z-240323T2100Z/
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-
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
149 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with
  frequent gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM EDT Saturday. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

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AMZ450-452-454-230900-
/O.CON.KJAX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-240323T0900Z/
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
149 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  5 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


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