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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Jacksonville FL

236 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026



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236 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026



A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...

  Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20

  NM...



At 236 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable

of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located

11 nm southwest of Jekyll Island, or 16 nm southwest of St. Simons

Island, moving northeast at 20 knots. Gusty winds may arrive well

before the storm.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher

waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor

immediately until this storm passes.



This strong thunderstorm will likely produce winds to around 30

knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine

warning may eventually be required when this strong thunderstorm

reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for

shore before this strong thunderstorm arrives.



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LAT...LON 3128 8132 3128 8124 3124 8094 3119 8094

      3104 8101 3096 8107 3090 8107 3086 8109

      3089 8162 3092 8157 3099 8166 3102 8165

      3104 8158 3111 8163 3128 8139 3128 8138

      3130 8137 3130 8134



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