Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
373 FZUS72 KMLB 272049 MWSMLB Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Melbourne FL 449 PM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024 AMZ552-272100- /O.CON.KMLB.MA.W.0110.000000T0000Z-240627T2100Z/ 449 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 449 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Playalinda Beach, moving east at 15 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 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, Port Canaveral, and Jetty Park. 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 2851 8075 2863 8071 2862 8064 2866 8069 2873 8064 2879 8039 2842 8033 2841 8077 TIME...MOT...LOC 2049Z 270DEG 16KT 2856 8056 HAIL...<.75IN WIND...40KTS $$ Schaper