FZUS72 KJAX 221954 MWSJAX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 354 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026 AMZ450-222100- 354 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM... At 354 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 8 nm north of Amelia City, or 27 nm south of St. Simons Island, moving northeast at 10 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. && LAT...LON 3077 8158 3079 8158 3079 8157 3082 8157 3099 8152 3100 8131 3088 8117 3069 8143 3067 8145 3067 8147 3069 8146 3069 8147 3068 8149 3070 8160 $$ KB