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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1009 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024

AMZ450-101419-
/O.CAN.KJAX.MA.W.0058.000000T0000Z-240510T1430Z/
1009 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024

...THE SPECIAL MARINE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The affected areas were...
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20
NM...

The thunderstorms have moved out of the warned area and no longer
pose a significant threat to boaters.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until noon EDT for the
adjacent coastal waters.

&&

LAT...LON 3111 8028 3094 8032 3071 8043 3063 8043
      3057 8041 3065 8110 3070 8109 3076 8110
      3087 8108 3096 8107 3098 8105 3108 8098
      3119 8094 3124 8094
TIME...MOT...LOC 1409Z 289DEG 63KT 3129 8064 2999 8049

$$

AMZ470-101430-
/O.CON.KJAX.MA.W.0058.000000T0000Z-240510T1430Z/
1009 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM EDT...

For the following areas...
Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60
NM...

At 1009 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts
were located along a line extending from 6 nm southwest of R2 Tower
to 41 nm east of Saint Augustine Beach, moving east at 65 knots.

HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts in excess of 65 knots, and large
         hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
         hazardous seas. Boats could suffer significant structural
         damage in high winds and hail. Small craft could capsize in
         suddenly higher waves.

Locations impacted include...
Buoy Hlha.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.
Wind gusts in excess of 65 knots, large hail, high waves, dangerous
lightning, and heavy rain are possible with these storms. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3111 8028 3094 8032 3071 8043 3063 8043
      3057 8041 3065 8110 3070 8109 3076 8110
      3087 8108 3096 8107 3098 8105 3108 8098
      3119 8094 3124 8094
TIME...MOT...LOC 1409Z 289DEG 63KT 3129 8064 2999 8049

WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
HAIL...>.75IN
WIND...65KTS

$$

NELSON