Special Marine Warning
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL

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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
246 PM EDT Wed May 15 2024

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 345 PM EDT.

* At 246 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
  waterspouts was located 31 nm east of Jupiter Island, moving east
  at 15 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.

* The severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
Wind gusts 34 knots or greater, large hail, high waves, dangerous
lightning, and heavy rain are possible with this storm.

&&

LAT...LON 2738 7997 2766 7928 2729 7913 2698 7905
      2697 8000
TIME...MOT...LOC 1846Z 256DEG 17KT 2716 7953

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

$$

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