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 345 PM EDT. * At 243 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Gifford, moving northeast at 10 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Radar....
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
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 345 PM EDT. * At 243 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Gifford, moving northeast at 10 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Radar. 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... Indian River Shores, Gifford, Jaycee Beach, Winter Beach, and Vero Beach Airport.
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Special Marine Warning issued August 4 at 2:43PM EDT until August 4 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
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Source and limitations
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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