Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
329 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ835-092000-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
329 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...N winds 20 to 30 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas
8 to 14 ft, subsiding to 6 to 10 ft. Chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...N to NW winds less than 10 kt, becoming W. Seas 5 to
9 ft. Scattered showers.
.WED...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to SW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.THU...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt, diminishing to 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 7 to 12 ft, subsiding to 4 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SAT...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
$$
Freeze Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1218 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
GAZ132>136-149-151>153-162-163-165-250-264-350-364-091900-
/O.UPG.KJAX.FZ.A.0020.251210T0600Z-251210T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.FZ.W.0023.251210T0600Z-251210T1300Z/
Coffee-Jeff Davis-Bacon-Appling-Wayne-Atkinson-Pierce-Brantley-
Inland Glynn-Echols-Clinch-Inland Camden-Northern Ware-
Northeastern Charlton-Southern Ware-Western Charlton-
Including the cities of St. George, Pine Grove, Stephen Foster
State Park, Plant Hatch, New Lacy, Folkston, Jesup, Winokur,
Hortense, Nahunta, Alma, Baxley, Race Pond, Waycross, Homeland,
Douglas, Hickox, Pearson, Hoboken, Atkinson, Statenville, Axson,
Raybon, Tarboro, Thalmann, Waynesville, Blackshear, Colesburg,
Homerville, Doctortown, Waverly, Gardi, Hazlehurst, Needham,
Needmore, Willacoochee, and Woodbine
1218 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Georgia.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender
vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold
temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are
especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
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SHASHY
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
605 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ374-091500-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-251209T1500Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
605 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
4 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
532 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ452-454-470-472-474-091400-
/O.EXT.KJAX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-251209T1400Z/
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
532 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...North winds 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas up to 5
to 7 ft.
* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters
from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
307 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ555-570-572-575-092100-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-251209T2100Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-Flagler Beach to Volusia-
Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
307 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and
seas 5 to 8 feet.
* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm, Flagler
Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm, Volusia-Brevard
County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm and Sebastian Inlet to
Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1243 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-100800-
/O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0030.251209T0543Z-251210T0800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
1243 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern
Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.
Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip
current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If
able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1228 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
FLZ124-125-138-233-333-100600-
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0027.251209T0900Z-251210T0600Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
1228 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected.
* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.
* WHEN...From 4 AM EST early this morning through late tonight.
* 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.
&&
$$
