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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 2:43 PM Aug. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20
NM...
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20
NM...
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...

At 1043 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm,
capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was
located 18 nm east of Jacksonville Beach, or 28 nm northeast of Saint
Augustine, moving north at 10 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor
immediately until this storm passes.

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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 5:55 AM Aug. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

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