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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1224 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

AMZ450-452-454-470-472-474-310900-
/O.UPG.KJAX.GL.A.0001.260131T1800Z-260201T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.GL.W.0002.260131T1800Z-260201T1800Z/
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-
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-
1224 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
  seas 9 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...All Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal
  waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Bahamas
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami, FL
426 PM EST Fri Jan 30 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.

AMZ063-310930-
Atlantic from 29N to 31N W of 77W-
426 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SAT...W of 79W, W winds 15 to 20 kt. E of 79W, W winds 10 to
15 kt, increasing to 20 to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6
ft, building to 6 to 9 ft in S to SW swell in the afternoon.
Scattered showers.
.SAT NIGHT...W to NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft in W
swell. Scattered showers.
.SUN...W of 79W, NW winds 35 kt, becoming W to NW 20 to 25 kt in
the afternoon. E of 79W, NW winds 35 to 40 kt, diminishing to
25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 14 to 21 ft in SE to S swell.
Scattered showers.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft W of 79W, and
10 to 15 ft E of 79W.
.MON...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft W of 79W, and 8 to
12 ft E of 79W.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft W of 79W, and
7 to 10 ft E of 79W.
.TUE...NW winds 10 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft in NE swell.
.TUE NIGHT...W of 79W, variable winds less than 5 kt. E of 79W, W
to NW winds 10 kt in the evening, becoming variable less than
5 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft in NE swell.
.WED...S to SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
156 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

AMZ350-352-354-374-310300-
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0001.260131T1800Z-260201T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0002.260131T1800Z-260201T1800Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
156 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound GA out 60 NM, and South
  Santee River SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
134 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

GMZ730-755-765-775-310630-
/O.UPG.KTAE.GL.A.0001.260131T1200Z-260201T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KTAE.GL.W.0003.260131T1200Z-260201T1500Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to
20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
134 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From
  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters
  from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1239 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-011800-
/O.CON.KMLB.GL.W.0002.260131T1500Z-260201T1800Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
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-
1239 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 knots with strong gale-
  force gusts around 45 knots, and occasional gusts up to 50
  knots. Seas 12 to 17 feet expected.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Jupiter Inlet 0-60 nm.


* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1049 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

GMZ830-836-850-853-856-870-873-876-011500-
/O.UPG.KTBW.GL.A.0001.260131T1500Z-260201T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.GL.W.0001.260131T1500Z-260201T1500Z/
Tampa Bay waters-Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
1049 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots
  and seas 11 to 16 feet expected.

* WHERE...All coastal waters.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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