FZUS72 KJAX 092127

MWSJAX



Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Jacksonville FL

527 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025



AMZ450-452-092200-

/O.CON.KJAX.MA.W.0051.000000T0000Z-250509T2200Z/

527 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025



...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT...



For the following areas...

Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20

NM...

Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM...



At 527 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts

was located 10 nm northeast of Amelia City, or 30 nm south of St.

Simons Island, moving east at 10 knots.



HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and large 

         hail.



SOURCE...Radar indicated.



IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally 

         hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly 

         higher winds and suddenly higher waves. Large hail could 

         result in structural damage.



Locations impacted include...

Whittakers Snapper Hole Reef.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.

Wind gusts 34 knots or greater, large hail, high waves, dangerous

lightning, and heavy rain are possible with this storm. 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.



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LAT...LON 3067 8144 3076 8131 3072 8110 3063 8110

      3053 8120

TIME...MOT...LOC 2127Z 285DEG 11KT 3068 8129 



WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE

HAIL...>.75IN

WIND...>34KTS



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