NWS Jacksonville FLGL.A 0006October 5, 2026
Gale Watch: Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM and Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM
The National Weather Service office in Jacksonville issued a gale watch for Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM and Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM, in force until 5:00 a.m. local time on October 8. It was the 6th gale watch the NWS office in Jacksonville issued in 2026.
Watch
In force for 36 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Jacksonville FL
- Area
- Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM and Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 3:24 a.m. EDT, October 5, 2026
- In force from
- 5:00 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
- Expires
- 5:00 a.m. EDT, October 8, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KJAX GL.A 0006
- 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 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Northeast Florida coastal waters from Fernandina Beach FL to St Augustine out to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 5 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * 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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