926
WHUS52 KMLB 252032
SMWMLB
AMZ552-252200-
/O.NEW.KMLB.MA.W.0081.240525T2032Z-240525T2200Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
432 PM EDT Sat May 25 2024

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

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

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 432 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
  waterspouts was located over Cocoa, moving southeast at 10 knots.

  HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and large
           hail.

  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.
           Large hail could result in injury and damage to boats.

* Locations impacted include...
  Patrick Air Force Base, Merritt Island, Georgiana, South Patrick
  Shores, and Cocoa.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily
overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor
immediately.

Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.

&&

LAT...LON 2848 8070 2843 8069 2850 8067 2855 8055
      2814 8025 2804 8063 2809 8066 2844 8078
TIME...MOT...LOC 2032Z 324DEG 9KT 2840 8074

WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
HAIL...>.75IN
WIND...>34KTS

$$

Kelly