Special Marine Warning Issued for St. Augustine Coastal Waters
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NOAA issued it on May 12, 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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A Special Marine Warning is in effect for coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach, Florida, until 2:30 PM EDT, due to a strong thunderstorm with wind gusts up to 34 knots.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach, Florida
- Issued
- May 12, 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, Florida.
Special Marine Warning for St. Augustine Area
Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by NWS Jacksonville FL. It is effective from 12:55 PM EDT on May 2, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM and waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. Impacted locations include Nine Mile Reef, Saint Augustine, Saint Augustine Beach, Crescent Beach, Beverly Beach, Butler Beach, Big Georges Reef, Marineland, and Palm Coast.
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
A strong thunderstorm is moving east at 40 knots, with wind gusts of 34 knots or greater.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 12:55 PM EDT on May 2, 2026, and expires at 2:30 PM EDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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