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 445 PM EDT. * At 346 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near Jupiter Inlet Colony, moving north at 5 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts...
What the bulletin says to do
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
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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 445 PM EDT. * At 346 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near Jupiter Inlet Colony, moving north at 5 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. 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... Jupiter Inlet Colony, Jupiter Inlet, Jupiter Island, Hobe Sound Beach, and Tequesta.
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Special Marine Warning issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 17 at 4:45PM 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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