Special Marine Warning for Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm
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For the following areas... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm... At 143 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 nm north of Port Canaveral, moving east at 15 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher...
What the bulletin says to do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. 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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Bulletin details
For the following areas... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm... At 143 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 nm north of Port Canaveral, moving east at 15 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Port Canaveral, Jetty Park, Cape Canaveral, Bellwood, and Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge.
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Special Marine Warning issued July 31 at 1:44PM EDT until July 31 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
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Special Marine Warning issued July 31 at 1:10PM EDT until July 31 at 3:15PM 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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