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FZUS72 KJAX 271135
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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
735 AM EDT Mon Oct 27 2025

AMZ470-271300-
/O.CON.KJAX.MA.W.0230.000000T0000Z-251027T1300Z/
735 AM EDT Mon Oct 27 2025

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 AM EDT...

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

At 735 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts
was located 11 nm southeast of Tug Rio Caroni, or 15 nm southwest of
R2 Tower, moving east at 15 knots.

HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
         hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly
         higher winds and suddenly higher waves.

The severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. 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 3114 8042 3102 8048 3111 8090 3123 8087
TIME...MOT...LOC 1135Z 282DEG 14KT 3117 8076

WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...40KTS

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