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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Special Marine Warning

National Weather Service Jacksonville FL

623 PM EDT Thu May 8 2025



The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a



* Special Marine Warning for...

  Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20

  NM...

  Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60

  NM...



* Until 730 PM EDT.



* At 623 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line

  extending from near Altamaha Sound to near Tug Rio Caroni, moving

  south at 10 knots.



  HAZARD...Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots and large hail.



  SOURCE...Radar.



  IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and 

           suddenly higher waves. Large hail could result in 

           structural damage.



* Locations impacted include...

  Buoy F.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are

expected. 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 3130 8133 3128 8132 3128 8124 3123 8085

      3120 8075 3091 8061 3107 8126 3129 8141

      3128 8138 3129 8139 3129 8138 3130 8137

      3129 8136 3130 8135

TIME...MOT...LOC 2223Z 339DEG 11KT 3125 8125 3118 8090 



HAIL...>.75IN

WIND...49KTS



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