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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCoastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM; Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM
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Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 12 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 11 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...For the Gale Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
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.
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