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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 6:37 PM Jul. 5, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GUSTY SHOWERS OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM... At 236 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated gusty showers, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These showers were located along a line extending from near St. Simons Island to 19 nm southeast of Jekyll Island, moving southwest at 25 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 these storms pass. &&
Rip Current Statement
Issued: 4:34 PM Jul. 5, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 4:30 PM Jul. 5, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM and Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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