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 1145 AM EDT. * At 1044 AM EDT, a shower capable of producing waterspouts was located near Klondike Beach, or near Playalinda Beach. The shower was nearly...
What the bulletin says to do
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. 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 1145 AM EDT. * At 1044 AM EDT, a shower capable of producing waterspouts was located near Klondike Beach, or near Playalinda Beach. The shower was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can 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... Klondike Beach, Playalinda Beach, Haulover Canal, and Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge.
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Special Marine Warning issued October 7 at 10:45AM EDT until October 7 at 11:45AM 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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