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Location: Jacksonville, FL
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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 6:12 PM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
13 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 6:12 PM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
13 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

Wind Advisory
Issued: 3:08 PM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Coastal Nassau, Inland
Flagler, Northeast Coastal St. Johns, Northern Inland St. Johns,
South Central Duval, Southeast Coastal St. Johns, Southern Inland
St. Johns, and Western St. Johns Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

Gale Warning
Issued: 12:02 PM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas building to 12 to 17 ft.

* WHERE...All Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal
waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

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