Wetter-Warnungen, Simmons Bluff

Marine Weather Statement issued May 17 at 11:20PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM... At 1120 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 17 nm southwest of Jekyll Island to 37 nm west of Amelia City, moving east at 25 knots. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for southeastern Georgia...and the adjacent coastal waters. 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.