Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
348 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ835-100830-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
348 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming variable early, then,
becoming W to NW. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Scattered showers.
.WED...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW 20 to 30 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to SW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.THU...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI...W winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SAT...W winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to
7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W 15 to 25 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.SUN...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 7 to 12 ft.
$$
Freeze Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1113 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
GAZ132>136-149-151>153-162-163-165-250-264-350-364-101300-
/O.CON.KJAX.FZ.W.0023.251210T0600Z-251210T1300Z/
Coffee-Jeff Davis-Bacon-Appling-Wayne-Atkinson-Pierce-Brantley-
Inland Glynn-Echols-Clinch-Inland Camden-Northern Ware-
Northeastern Charlton-Southern Ware-Western Charlton-
Including the cities of Folkston, Hickox, Waycross, Nahunta,
Willacoochee, Hazlehurst, Winokur, Woodbine, Baxley, Jesup,
Homeland, Stephen Foster State Park, Waynesville, Waverly,
Douglas, Homerville, Race Pond, New Lacy, Axson, Statenville,
Blackshear, Colesburg, Plant Hatch, Needham, Doctortown, Tarboro,
Pine Grove, Gardi, Pearson, Needmore, Alma, Hoboken, St. George,
Raybon, Atkinson, Hortense, and Thalmann
1113 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Georgia.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender
vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold
temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are
especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
701 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ352-100815-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.251210T1800Z-251211T1200Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
701 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO
7 AM EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4
to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
701 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ354-100815-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.251210T2100Z-251211T0900Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
701 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO
4 AM EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
3 to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
701 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ374-100815-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.251210T2100Z-251211T1200Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
701 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO
7 AM EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5
to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Frost Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1113 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
FLZ021-023-030-120-220-322-422-522-101300-
/O.CON.KJAX.FR.Y.0017.251210T0800Z-251210T1300Z/
Suwannee-Baker-Union-Eastern Hamilton-Western Hamilton-Northern
Columbia-Southeastern Columbia-Southwestern Columbia-
Including the cities of Lake Butler, McAlpin, Newburn, Jasper,
Houston, Lulu, Blue Springs, West Lake, Winfield, Suwannee
Valley, Oleno State Park, White Springs, Belmont, Suwannee River
Station, Columbia, Watertown, Olustee, Lake City, Macclenny, Live
Oak, Jennings, and Suwannee Springs
1113 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Baker, Eastern Hamilton, Northern Columbia, Southeastern
Columbia, Southwestern Columbia, Suwannee, Union, and Western
Hamilton Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 8 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
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NELSON
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1113 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
FLZ024-GAZ154-101300-
/O.EXA.KJAX.FR.Y.0017.251210T0800Z-251210T1300Z/
Inland Nassau-Coastal Glynn-
Including the cities of Ratliff, Hilliard, Country Club Estate,
Kings Ferry, Bryceville, St. Simons, Jekyll Island, Glynn Haven,
Sea Island, and Dock Junction
1113 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...In Florida, Inland Nassau County. In Georgia, Coastal
Glynn County.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 8 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
Issued by National Weather Service San Juan PR
230 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-100330-
/O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251210T0800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
230 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern
Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.
Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip
current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If
able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1228 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
FLZ124-125-138-233-333-100600-
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0027.251209T0900Z-251210T0600Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
1228 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected.
* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.
* WHEN...From 4 AM EST early this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
