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Special Marine Warning for Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm

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For the following areas... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm... At 302 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located over Fort Pierce Inlet, moving northwest at 10 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated....

What the bulletin says to do

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. 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... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm... At 302 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located over Fort Pierce Inlet, moving northwest at 10 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Moorings Of Vero Beach, South Beach, Pepper Beach Park, Floralton Beach, and Fort Pierce Inlet.

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Official revisions

3 captured
  1. Update

    Special Marine Warning issued August 21 at 3:03PM EDT until August 21 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

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  2. Update

    Special Marine Warning issued August 21 at 2:39PM EDT until August 21 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

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  3. Alert

    Special Marine Warning issued August 21 at 2:22PM EDT until August 21 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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