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Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
344 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

AMZ452-454-300800-
/O.EXT.KJAX.SC.Y.0052.251229T2300Z-251230T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
344 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 5 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida coastal waters from Fernandina Beach
  FL to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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 Jacksonville FL
344 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

AMZ470-472-474-300800-
/O.EXT.KJAX.SC.Y.0052.251229T2100Z-251230T1800Z/
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-
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
344 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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 Miami FL
307 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

AMZ650-670-GMZ656-676-300900-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0037.251230T0900Z-251231T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
307 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO
7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
  3 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...In Atlantic coastal waters, Coastal waters from
  Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM and Waters from
  Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. In Gulf
  of America, Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL
  out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from
  20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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 Melbourne FL
1254 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

AMZ550-301800-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0053.251230T0000Z-251230T1800Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-
1254 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30
  knots and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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 Melbourne FL
1254 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

AMZ552-301800-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0053.251230T0300Z-251230T1800Z/
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
1254 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and seas 4 to 6 feet
  expected.

* WHERE...Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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 Melbourne FL
1254 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

AMZ555-310600-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0053.251230T0600Z-251231T0600Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
1254 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots
  and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 1 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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 Melbourne FL
1254 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

AMZ570-302100-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0053.251230T0000Z-251230T2100Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-
1254 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30
  knots and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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 Melbourne FL
1254 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

AMZ572-310300-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0053.251230T0000Z-251231T0300Z/
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
1254 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30
  knots and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60
  nm.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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 Melbourne FL
1254 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

AMZ575-310600-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0053.251230T0300Z-251231T0600Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
1254 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25
  knots and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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 Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1258 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

GMZ830-853-310000-
/O.EXB.KTBW.MF.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251229T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.SC.Y.0023.251230T0300Z-251231T0000Z/
Tampa Bay waters-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
1258 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to one quarter nautical mile or less. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30
  knots and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Tampa Bay waters and Coastal waters from Englewood to
  Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM EST this
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening
  to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1258 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

GMZ836-856-876-310000-
/O.NEW.KTBW.SC.Y.0023.251230T0800Z-251231T0000Z/
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
1258 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 knots and seas 4 to 6 feet
  expected.

* WHERE...Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound, Coastal waters
  from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM and Waters from
  Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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 Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1258 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

GMZ850-870-310000-
/O.EXT.KTBW.MF.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251229T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.SC.Y.0023.251230T0000Z-251231T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
1258 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to one nautical mile. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  north winds 20 to 25 knots and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River
  FL out 20 NM and Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River
  FL out 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM EST this
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening
  to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1258 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

GMZ873-310000-
/O.NEW.KTBW.SC.Y.0023.251230T0300Z-251231T0000Z/
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
1258 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to
  60 NM.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1238 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

FLZ125-138-233-333-300900-
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0030.251229T1738Z-251230T0900Z/
Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-Northeast Coastal St. Johns-
Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
1238 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Northeast Coastal St.
  Johns and Southeast Coastal St. Johns Counties.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
157 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-300600-
/O.NEW.KTBW.RP.S.0019.251230T0200Z-251231T0600Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
157 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee,
  Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening through late Tuesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
104 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-300900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-251230T0900Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
104 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...The beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint
  Lucie, and Martin 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.

&&

$$


Freeze Watch


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1132 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

FLZ041-044-144-311400-
/O.NEW.KMLB.FZ.A.0002.251231T0600Z-251231T1400Z/
Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
Including the cities of Deland, Clermont, Debary, Mascotte,
Deltona, Groveland, Tavares, Eustis, Mount Dora, and Leesburg
1132 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.

* WHERE...Inland Volusia, Northern Lake, and Southern Lake.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

Schaper

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1113 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

FLZ043-139-142-148-239-242-248-311400-
/O.CON.KTBW.FZ.A.0008.251231T0600Z-251231T1400Z/
Sumter-Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Inland Levy-
Inland Citrus-Inland Hernando-
Including the cities of Williston, Cedar Key, Brooksville,
Bayport, Spring Hill, Chiefland, Hernando Beach, Inverness, Lake
Panasoffkee, Bronson, Wildwood, The Villages, Yankeetown, Crystal
River, Homosassa, and Bushnell
1113 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Levy, Inland
  Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Levy, and Sumter Counties.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

TBW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1044 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

FLZ021-030-031-035-124-136-137-140-232-236-237-240-340-422-522-
300900-
/O.NEW.KJAX.FZ.A.0027.251231T0600Z-251231T1400Z/
Suwannee-Union-Bradford-Gilchrist-Coastal Nassau-Eastern Alachua-
Eastern Putnam-Eastern Marion-Western Clay-Western Alachua-
Western Putnam-Central Marion-Western Marion-Southeastern
Columbia-Southwestern Columbia-
Including the cities of Doctors Inlet, Amelia City, Fernandina
Beach, Bostwick, McAlpin, Columbia, Lake Butler, Suwannee
Springs, Gainesville Airport, Lake City, Newburn, Anthony, New
River, Ocala, Live Oak, Watertown, Newberry, Ocala Airport,
Archer, Starke, Newnans Lake, Houston, Carraway, Burbank,
Palatka, Gainesville, Yulee, High Springs, Bellair, Trenton,
Lakeside, Lynne, Lulu, Weirsdale, Middleburg, Moss Bluff, and
Oleno State Park
1044 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

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