Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL
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NOAA issued it on July 17, 2026, 5 weeks 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 waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM until 8:00 PM EDT due to a strong thunderstorm producing wind gusts of 34 knots or greater.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL
- Issued
- July 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 5 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in 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 June 16 at 7:01 PM EDT until June 16 at 8:00 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.
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 7:01 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 38 nm northeast of Ormond-By-the-Sea, moving northeast at 25 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts 34 knots or greater. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from June 16 at 7:01 PM EDT until June 16 at 8:00 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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