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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
255 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
  Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm...

* Until 345 PM EDT.

* At 255 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
  waterspouts was located over Fort Pierce Inlet, moving north at 5
  knots.

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

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Pepper Beach Park, Fort Pierce Ocean Park, Fort Pierce Inlet,
  Surfside Park, and Queens Cove.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2746 8037 2758 8040 2767 8014 2742 8010
      2735 8031
TIME...MOT...LOC 1855Z 160DEG 6KT 2745 8027

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

$$

Haley