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 230 PM EDT. * At 147 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 11 nm east of Playalinda Beach, moving southwest at 5 knots....
What the bulletin says to do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
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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 230 PM EDT. * At 147 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 11 nm east of Playalinda Beach, moving southwest at 5 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can can quickly form and capsize boats, damage vessels and create locally hazardous seas. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. 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... Playalinda Beach.
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Special Marine Warning issued October 7 at 1:47PM EDT until October 7 at 2:30PM 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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