Special Marine Warning for Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm; Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm
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SMWMLB The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm... * Until 530 PM EDT. * At 353 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Sewall's Point, or over Jensen Beach, moving southeast at...
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.
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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... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm... * Until 530 PM EDT. * At 353 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Sewall's Point, or over Jensen Beach, moving southeast at 15 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... Sewall's Point, Ocean Breeze Park, Rio, Waveland, and Witham Field.
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Special Marine Warning issued July 31 at 3:54PM EDT until July 31 at 5:30PM 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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