Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
033 FZUS72 KMLB 272020 MWSMLB Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Melbourne FL 420 PM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024 AMZ552-272100- /O.CON.KMLB.MA.W.0110.000000T0000Z-240627T2100Z/ 420 PM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024 ...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT... For the following areas... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm... At 420 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Playalinda Beach, moving east at 20 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Playalinda Beach, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, Klondike Beach, Haulover Canal, and Titusville. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. 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 2879 8039 2842 8033 2841 8077 2864 8085 2873 8087 TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 266DEG 19KT 2864 8066 HAIL...<.75IN WIND...49KTS $$ Schaper