AMZ400-030230-
Synopsis for Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 60 nm-
726 AM EDT Sat May 2 2026
.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure developing along a frontal boundary situated along the
northern Gulf coast will push across our local waters early this
afternoon. Widespread showers and thunderstorms will overspread our
local waters during the late morning and afternoon hours, with
strong to isolated severe storms possible through around sunset.
Stronger storms will be capable of producing strong wind gusts,
frequent lightning strikes, and possibly a few waterspouts.
Southwesterly winds will strengthen after sunrise, with speeds
likely reaching Caution levels as winds shift to westerly and then
northwesterly this afternoon. The front will shift south of our area
tonight, with gusty northerly winds expected after midnight as
lingering showers depart the northeast Florida waters. Breezy
northeast winds are then expected on Sunday as high pressure builds
into the southeastern states, with diminishing winds and seas
expected by early Sunday evening.
High pressure will shift offshore of the southeastern states early
next week, allowing for prevailing southeasterly winds. Breezy
conditions are likely on Wednesday afternoon well in advance of a
cold front that will be entering the southeastern states, with
Caution level speeds possible through Thursday as winds shift to
southerly and then southwesterly. Showers and thunderstorms will
likely accompany this next frontal passage on Thursday afternoon and
evening.
.GULF STREAM...
The approximate location of the west wall of the Gulf Stream as of
May 01, 2026 at 0000 UTC...
67 nautical miles east of Flagler Beach.
74 nautical miles east of Saint Augustine Beach.
88 nautical miles east southeast of Jacksonville Beach.
... nautical miles east southeast of St Simons Island (Not Found).
This data derived from NCEP Global RTOFS model.
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AMZ450-452-454-030230- 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- 726 AM EDT Sat May 2 2026 SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING REST OF TODAY Northwest winds around 10 knots, becoming west this morning, then becoming northwest 15 to 20 knots this afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 3 feet at 4 seconds and south 2 feet at 3 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy. A chance of showers early, then showers and thunderstorms. TONIGHT North winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 5 seconds and east 2 feet at 10 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. SUNDAY North winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming northeast 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 4 feet at 6 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy. SUNDAY NIGHT East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 3 feet at 8 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 8 seconds and southeast 2 feet at 3 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. TUESDAY Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 8 seconds and southeast 3 feet at 4 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. WEDNESDAY South winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, building to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Intracoastal waters choppy. Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. $$
AMZ450-452-454-030230- Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM- 726 AM EDT Sat May 2 2026 SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING REST OF TODAY Northwest winds around 10 knots, becoming west this morning, then becoming northwest 15 to 20 knots this afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 3 feet at 4 seconds and south 2 feet at 3 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy. A chance of showers early, then showers and thunderstorms. TONIGHT North winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 5 seconds and east 2 feet at 10 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. SUNDAY North winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming northeast 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 4 feet at 6 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy. SUNDAY NIGHT East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 3 feet at 8 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 8 seconds and southeast 2 feet at 3 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. TUESDAY Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 8 seconds and southeast 3 feet at 4 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. WEDNESDAY South winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, building to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Intracoastal waters choppy. Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. $$