Statement as of 23:50 EDT 27. srpen 2008
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a
* special marine warning for...
waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 nm
over Atlantic offshore waters...
waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60
nm over Atlantic offshore waters...
coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 nm
over Atlantic offshore waters...
* until 145 am EDT
* at 1150 PM EDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a
thunderstorm... producing strong winds 34 knots or greater 22 nm
east of Atlantic Beach... moving northeast at 15 knots.
Mariners can expect gusty winds... high waves... dangerous lightning...
hail and heavy rains. Boaters should seek safe Harbor immediately...
until this storm passes.
Excessive lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible... keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.
Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office.
Lat... Lon 3018 8105 3048 8115 3077 8085 3076 8040
3071 8042 3063 8042 3057 8040 3049 8040
3041 8037 3034 8036
time... Mot... loc 0350z 238deg 15kt 3039 8093
Shashy