Special Marine Warning issued May 12 at 7:41PM EDT until May 12 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Details
SMWMLB
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm...
* Until 915 PM EDT.
* At 740 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 34 nm east of Hobe Sound Beach, moving east
at 10 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to nearly 50 knots.
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.
* The severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
Recommendations
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
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.
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.