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Location: Saint Simons Island, GA
Elevation: 14ft
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Gale Warning
Issued: 6:15 AM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30
kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds
25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft
expected.

* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EDT
tonight. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 2 AM
EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:15 AM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30
kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds
25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft
expected.

* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EDT
tonight. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 2 AM
EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

High Surf Advisory
Issued: 5:40 AM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to
8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

Rip Current Statement
Issued: 5:40 AM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to
8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

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