Special Marine Warning for Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm
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SMWMLB The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm... * Until 530 PM EDT. * At 330 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over West Melbourne, or over Melbourne, moving northeast at 10 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to...
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Frequent cloud to water lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck and, if possible, avoid ungrounded metal objects. Remember, lightning can strike beyond 10 miles away from a thunderstorm.
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SMWMLB The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm... * Until 530 PM EDT. * At 330 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over West Melbourne, or over Melbourne, moving northeast at 10 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, lightning and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Return to safe harbor if possible. * Locations impacted include... Melbourne Village, Melbourne, West Melbourne, Indian Harbour Beach, and Eau Gallie.
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Special Marine Warning issued August 4 at 3:30PM EDT until August 4 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Melbourne FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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