Station Name: ST.JOHNS RIVER BUCKMAN BRIDGE AT JACKSONVILLE,FL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
I-295 (Buckman Bridge)
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Duval County

GPS Coordinates: 30.1902405, -81.6662048

Nearby Water Temperatures

Marine Weather Statement issued June 18 at 3:48PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 3:48 PM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 4:45 PM

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 348 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Amelia City, or 37 nm south of St. Simons Island, moving northeast at 20 knots.

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.

Heat Advisory issued June 18 at 9:19AM EDT until June 18 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 9:19 AM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 4:11PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 4:11 PM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 4:45 PM

At 410 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Satsuma to near Salt Springs to near Juniper Springs. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and excessive cloud-to-ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring. Locations impacted include... Palatka, Pomona Park, Salt Springs, East Palatka, Juniper Springs, Lake Delancy, Fruitland, Satsuma, San Mateo, and Welaka.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.