Special Marine Warning Issued for Coastal Waters Near Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine
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NOAA issued it on May 19, 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 Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL until 6:00 PM EDT due to a strong thunderstorm producing wind gusts of 34 knots or greater and small hail.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Florida coastal waters
- Issued
- May 19, 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 Northeast Florida coastal waters.
Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Jacksonville FL. The alert is effective from May 11, 2026 at 5:26 PM EDT until May 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
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. Locations impacted include Casablanca Reef, Palm Valley, and Jacksonville Beach.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. 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 5:26 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 nm east of Palm Valley, or 17 nm north of Saint Augustine, moving northeast at 15 knots. Hazards include wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 6:00 PM EDT on May 11, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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