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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:21 PM Apr. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 14 ft. For the Small Craft
Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
and seas 8 to 13 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM EDT Thursday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM Thursday 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.

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Gale Warning
Issued: 6:21 PM Apr. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 14 ft. For the Small Craft
Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
and seas 8 to 13 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM EDT Thursday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM Thursday 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.

&&

Rip Current Statement
Issued: 6:22 AM Apr. 8, 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 9 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...

All 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.

&&

High Surf Advisory
Issued: 6:22 AM Apr. 8, 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 9 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...

All 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: 6:18 AM Apr. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.

* 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 midnight EDT tonight.

* 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.

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