NWS Jacksonville FLGL.A 0008October 23, 2026
Gale Watch: Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM
The National Weather Service office in Jacksonville issued a gale watch for Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM, in force until 8:00 p.m. local time on October 26. It was the 8th gale watch the NWS office in Jacksonville issued in 2026.
Watch
Issued12:42 a.m. EDT, October 23, 2026
In force from12:00 p.m. EDT, October 24, 2026
Expires8:00 p.m. EDT, October 26, 2026
In force for 2 days
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Jacksonville FL
- Area
- Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 12:42 a.m. EDT, October 23, 2026
- In force from
- 12:00 p.m. EDT, October 24, 2026
- Expires
- 8:00 p.m. EDT, October 26, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KJAX GL.A 0008
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to noon EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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