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Special Marine Warning for Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm; Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm

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For the following areas... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm... At 518 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 nm northeast of Playalinda Beach, moving northeast at 25 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar...

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. 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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For the following areas... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm... At 518 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 nm northeast of Playalinda Beach, moving northeast at 25 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. 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... Playalinda Beach and Klondike Beach.

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4 captured
  1. Update

    Special Marine Warning issued August 27 at 5:18PM EDT until August 27 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

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  2. Update

    Special Marine Warning issued August 27 at 4:45PM EDT until August 27 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

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  3. Update

    Special Marine Warning issued August 27 at 4:10PM EDT until August 27 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

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  4. Alert

    Special Marine Warning issued August 27 at 3:19PM EDT until August 27 at 6:15PM 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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