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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
524 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

AMZ450-452-470-472-111115-
524 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 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 519 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from 9 nm northwest of St. Simons
Island to 54 nm northeast of Suwannee River, moving southeast at 25
knots.

Locations impacted include...
Buoy Hlha, Dorothy Louise Barge, Casablanca Reef, High Point, Nassau
Sound Approach Buoy 6a, Buoy F, Vilano Beach, St Simons Island
Village, Palm Valley, St. Simons Island, Talbot Island, Saint Andrews
Sound, Saint Johns Lighted Buoy, Dungeness, St Simons Sound Buoy 9,
Navy Drydock, Atlantic Beach, Saint Augustine Beach, Mayport, and
Tournament Reef.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds possibly exceeding 30 knots, locally
higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor
immediately until these storms pass later this afternoon.

These thunderstorms could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A
Special Marine Warning may eventually be required when these storms
reach the coastal waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore
before these strong thunderstorms arrives. If you will be caught
offshore secure your vessel for heavy weather. All crew and
passengers should have an available USCG approved floatation device.
Harnesses and jacklines should be readied in case they become
necessary.

&&

LAT...LON 3130 8142 3111 8028 3063 8043 2989 8021
      2991 8128 2979 8126 2987 8130 2988 8130
      2991 8129 2991 8131 2983 8131 2981 8129
      2980 8135 3038 8151 3051 8150 3055 8156
      3066 8153 3072 8169

$$

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