Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters Off St. Augustine to Flagler Beach
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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 until 6:00 PM EST for offshore waters between St. Augustine and Flagler Beach due to a strong thunderstorm with wind gusts exceeding 34 knots.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Florida Coast
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jacksonville
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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northeast Florida Coast.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Special Marine Warning for the Atlantic coastal waters. The alert was issued at 5:07 PM EST on February 27, 2026, and remains in effect until 6:00 PM EST.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach, Florida, specifically the region extending from 20 to 60 nautical miles offshore.
What You Should Do
Mariners are urged to seek safe harbor immediately. If your vessel is caught offshore, immediately secure for heavy weather. Ensure all crew members are wearing USCG-approved Type I life jackets and that nonessential crew remain below decks. Mariners should also deploy jack lines and harnesses if available and check life-saving equipment, including batteries on handheld radios, for readiness.
Expected Conditions
At 5:07 PM EST, radar indicated a strong thunderstorm located 33 nautical miles east of Marineland, or 35 nautical miles northeast of Ormond-By-the-Sea. The storm is moving east at 20 knots.
Expected hazards include:
- Wind gusts of 34 knots or greater.
- Suddenly higher waves.
- Potential for sudden waterspouts, which can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately as of 5:07 PM EST and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM EST this evening. The strong thunderstorm is expected to remain primarily over open waters during this window.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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