SMWJAX The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM... Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM... * Until 500 PM EDT. * At 405 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 nm west of Saint Augustine, moving east at 15 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... Dorothy Louise Barge, Nine Mile Reef, Saint Augustine, Saint Augustine Beach, Butler Beach, Vilano Beach, South Ponte Vedra Beach, and Guana River State Park.
Recommendations
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. 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.
Tue 12:00 PM → Thu 5:00 AM EDT
WHAT
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
WHERE
Northeast Florida Beaches.
WHEN
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Tuesday to 5 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday night.
IMPACTS
Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Recommendations
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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.
Mon 3:43 PM → Mon 5:15 PM EDT
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM... Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 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... At 343 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 50 nm south of R2 Tower to 6 nm west of Guana River State Park, moving southeast at 25 knots.
Recommendations
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.
Mon 4:04 PM → Mon 4:45 PM EDT
At 404 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Picolata, or 10 miles north of Hastings, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is possible. Locations impacted include... Saint Augustine, Hastings, World Golf Village, Saint Augustine Beach, Vilano Beach, Picolata, Federal Point, South Ponte Vedra, Saint Augustine Shores, and Butler Beach.
Recommendations
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Tue 12:00 PM → Thu 5:00 AM EDT
WHAT
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
WHERE
Northeast Florida Beaches.
WHEN
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Tuesday to 5 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday night.
IMPACTS
Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Recommendations
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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.
