Expires:202405182200;;443782 FZUS72 KJAX 182100 MWSJAX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 500 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024 AMZ454-182200- 500 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM... At 459 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 nm southwest of Palm Coast to near Ormond-By-the-Sea, moving northeast at 30 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. These strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning may eventually be required when these strong thunderstorms reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before these strong thunderstorms arrives. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service forecast office. && LAT...LON 2946 8116 2953 8120 2955 8124 2963 8125 2965 8128 2973 8128 2978 8133 2990 8095 2948 8076 2946 8111 $$ NELSON