WHUS72 KJAX 160502 MWWJAX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 102 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 AMZ450-452-454-470-472-474-162100- /O.NEW.KJAX.GL.A.0007.261017T1500Z-261020T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM- Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 102 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft possible. * WHERE...All Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 60 NM. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$