838
WHUS52 KMLB 181825
SMWMLB
AMZ552-181930-
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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
225 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

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

* Until 330 PM EDT.

* At 224 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Canaveral
  Groves, or over Port Saint John, moving southeast at 15 knots.

  HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  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...
  Cocoa Beach, Sharpes, Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, and Merritt Island.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 2878 8054 2821 8033 2818 8069 2862 8085
      2873 8087
TIME...MOT...LOC 1824Z 303DEG 14KT 2844 8081

HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...>34KTS

$$

Watson