First published 10/9/2026, 10:16:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 10:16:15 PM UTC

Special Marine Warning issued October 9 at 5:31PM EDT until October 9 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

The National Weather Service warned of a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts and wind gusts of at least 34 knots across coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to Flagler Beach, Florida. The warning instructed vessels to move to safe harbor or secure for heavy weather.

Why it matters

The warning called for immediate protective steps for vessels and crews in the affected coastal waters.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceSpecial Marine Warning issued October 9 at 5:31PM EDT until October 9 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

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