Special Marine Warning Issued for Coastal Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL
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NOAA issued it on May 17, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Jacksonville has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM until 4:45 PM EDT due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL
- Issued
- May 17, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jacksonville FL
Marine notices apply to named waters or shoreline zones. They may not describe conditions on land, even when the nearest place name is the same.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL.
Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Jacksonville FL. The alert is effective from 3:50 PM EDT on May 9, 2026, until 4:45 PM EDT on May 9, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM. Locations impacted include Saint Augustine Beach, Crescent Beach, Beverly Beach, Butler Beach, Big Georges Reef, Marineland, Palm Coast, and Saint Augustine.
What You Should 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.
Expected Conditions
At 3:50 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near Ormond-By-the-Sea, moving east at 20 knots. Hazards include waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small hail.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 3:50 PM EDT until 4:45 PM EDT on May 9, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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