Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 37NM E Jacksonville Beach FL

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
325 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

AMZ470-472-122100-
/O.EXT.KJAX.SC.Y.0018.260312T2000Z-260312T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.GL.W.0005.260312T2300Z-260313T0900Z/
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-
325 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
  northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5
  to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL
  from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Fernandina Beach to St.
  Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon
  to 7 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this
  evening to 5 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$



Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
325 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

AMZ470-472-122100-
/O.EXT.KJAX.SC.Y.0018.260312T2000Z-260312T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.GL.W.0005.260312T2300Z-260313T0900Z/
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-
325 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
  northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5
  to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL
  from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Fernandina Beach to St.
  Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon
  to 7 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this
  evening to 5 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$