WHUS52 KJAX 021823
SMWJAX
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/O.NEW.KJAX.MA.W.0030.260502T1823Z-260502T1915Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
223 PM EDT Sat May 2 2026

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
  Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM...
  Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM...

* Until 315 PM EDT.

* At 223 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 19 nm northeast of
  Ormond-By-the-Sea, moving east at 40 knots.

  HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
           suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted include...
  Big Georges Reef.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for northeastern
Florida.

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected. 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 2948 8071 2946 8112 2968 8120 2979 8016
      2965 8010 2947 7998
TIME...MOT...LOC 1823Z 258DEG 40KT 2958 8080

HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...>34KTS

$$

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