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Location: Saint Simons Island, GA
Elevation: 13ft
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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:49 AM Oct. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 7 to 12 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

Rip Current Statement
Issued: 6:48 AM Oct. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate flooding during
times of hide tide. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Friday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

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.

&&

Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 6:48 AM Oct. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate flooding during
times of hide tide. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Friday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

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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