Gale Warning
Bahamas
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami, FL
351 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
Offshore Waters Forecast for the SW N Atlantic from 19N to 31N W
of 55W including Bahamas.
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.
AMZ063-212100-
Atlantic from 29N to 31N W of 77W-
351 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...GALE WARNING SUN NIGHT...
.TODAY...SW to W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SUN...SW to W winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW 25 to 30 kt in
the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft in W to NW
swell in the afternoon. Scattered showers.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft in NW to N
swell.
.MON...NW winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft in NW swell.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft in NW swell.
.TUE...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft W of 79W, and 7 to
11 ft E of 79W.
.TUE NIGHT...SW to W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft W of 79W,
and 6 to 8 ft E of 79W.
.WED...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
$$
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
125 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
FLZ168-220000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260222T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
125 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* 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.
&&
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Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1241 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
AMZ450-452-454-212100-
/O.NEW.KJAX.GL.A.0003.260223T0000Z-260223T1500Z/
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-
1241 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 5 to 7 ft possible.
* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters
from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM.
* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday morning.
* 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.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1241 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
AMZ470-472-474-212100-
/O.NEW.KJAX.GL.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/
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-
1241 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 7 to 10 ft possible.
* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters
from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.
* 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.
&&
$$
