Moderate Severe Storm ● Active
Gale Watch issued October 23 at 1:55PM EDT until October 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL, United States of America
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* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30
kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale
Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 10 to 15 ft possible.
* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters
from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon EDT Saturday.
For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Monday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from St. A |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-24T05:00:00-04:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from St. A
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