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NWS Jacksonville FLMA.W 0054May 30, 2026

Special Marine Warning: Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM

The National Weather Service office in Jacksonville issued a special marine warning for Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM, which was in force until 7:15 p.m. local time on May 30. It was the 54th special marine warning the NWS office in Jacksonville issued in 2026.

ExpiredWarning

Issued6:46 p.m. EDT, May 30, 2026
In force6:46 p.m. EDT, May 30, 2026
Expired7:15 p.m. EDT, May 30, 2026

In force for 29 minutes; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, Jacksonville FL
Area
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM
Level
Warning
Issued
6:46 p.m. EDT, May 30, 2026
Expires
7:15 p.m. EDT, May 30, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Severe, Likely, Immediate
VTEC event
KJAX MA.W 0054
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

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The notice as issued

SMWJAX The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM... * Until 715 PM EDT. * At 646 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Palm Coast, moving east at 40 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Beverly Beach and Palm Coast.

What the agency told people to do

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. 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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