Severe Coastal Hazard

Special Marine Warning issued May 11 at 9:15PM EDT until May 11 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm; Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

SMWMLB

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm...
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm...

* Until 1015 PM EDT.

* At 915 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 22 nm east of
Playalinda Beach, moving southeast at 15 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail.

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.

* The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.

Recommendations

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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