Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Jacksonville, FL
Issued by NWS Jacksonville, FL
717 FZUS72 KJAX 151612 MWSJAX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 1212 PM EDT Sun Sep 15 2024 AMZ450-452-470-151815- 1212 PM EDT Sun Sep 15 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER 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... At 1211 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 16 nm southeast of Jekyll Island, or 19 nm southeast of St. Simons Island, moving southwest at 10 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. && LAT...LON 3130 8131 3113 8038 3064 8100 3065 8110 3057 8110 3049 8150 3055 8156 3060 8153 3066 8153 3069 8162 3079 8157 3079 8158 3129 8140 3128 8138 3130 8135 $$ HESS