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Special Marine Warning
Issued: 6:25 PM Aug. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20
NM...
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM...

* Until 330 PM EDT.

* At 225 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 nm southwest of
Butler Beach, or 10 nm southwest of Saint Augustine, moving north
at 10 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted include...
Nine Mile Reef, Saint Augustine, Saint Augustine Beach, Crescent
Beach, Butler Beach, Vilano Beach, Marineland, and South Ponte
Vedra Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. If your vessel is
caught offshore, immediately secure for heavy weather. Ensure all
crew members are wearing USCG approved Type I life jackets and
nonessential crew are below decks. Deploy jack lines and harnesses if
available. Check life saving equipment, including batteries on
handheld radios, for readiness.

&&


HAIL...0.00IN;
WIND...>34KTS

Flood Advisory
Issued: 6:16 PM Aug. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Central Duval County in northeastern Florida...

* WHEN...Until 515 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 215 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Tallyrand.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&



Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 6:14 PM Aug. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20
NM...
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM...

At 214 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located
over Crescent Beach, or 10 nm north of Palm Coast, moving north at 20
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.

&&


Special Weather Statement
Issued: 6:01 PM Aug. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL NASSAU...NORTHERN
ST. JOHNS AND EASTERN DUVAL COUNTIES THROUGH 245 PM EDT...

At 201 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Craig Field, or near Unf, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and minor flooding due to heavy
rainfall.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Jacksonville, Unf, Ponte Vedra Beach, Arlington, Jacksonville Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Baymeadows, Mayport, and Craig Field.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&


MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Special Marine Warning
Issued: 5:58 PM Aug. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20
NM...

* Until 300 PM EDT.

* At 158 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 nm west of
Mayport, or 33 nm northwest of Saint Augustine, moving northeast at
10 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted include...
Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Mayport, Talbot Island, Nassau
Sound Approach Buoy 6a, Saint Johns Lighted Buoy, Dungeness, Amelia
City, and Palm Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. If your vessel is
caught offshore, immediately secure for heavy weather. Ensure all
crew members are wearing USCG approved Type I life jackets and
nonessential crew are below decks. Deploy jack lines and harnesses if
available. Check life saving equipment, including batteries on
handheld radios, for readiness.

&&


HAIL...0.00IN;
WIND...>34KTS

Flood Advisory
Issued: 5:54 PM Aug. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern Duval County in northeastern Florida...
Western St. Johns County in northeastern Florida...

* WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 154 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Jacksonville, Arlington, Mandarin and Craig Field.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&



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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida 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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