Special Marine Warning for Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm
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- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm
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What is happening
SMWMLB The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm... * Until 315 PM EDT. * At 232 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located over Jensen Beach, moving southeast at 10 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and...
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
SMWMLB The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm... * Until 315 PM EDT. * At 232 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located over Jensen Beach, moving southeast at 10 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots. 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... Ocean Breeze Park, Waveland, Jensen Beach, Nettles Island, and Sewall's Point.
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Special Marine Warning issued August 12 at 2:32PM EDT until August 12 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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