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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 10:11 PM Apr. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM... At 610 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 13 nm west of Jekyll Island to 11 nm northwest of Amelia City, moving northeast at 20 knots. 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 these storms pass. &&
Rip Current Statement
Issued: 6:46 AM Apr. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Monday 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:24 AM Apr. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...All Southeast Georgia coastal waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL out to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach FL to St Augustine FL out to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 8 AM Monday to 8 AM EDT 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. &&
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