625
WHUS52 KMLB 182003
SMWMLB
AMZ572-182100-
/O.NEW.KMLB.MA.W.0233.260818T2003Z-260818T2100Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
403 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 20-60 nm...

* Until 500 PM EDT.

* At 403 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 20 nm east of
  Indialantic, moving southeast at 20 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.

* The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.

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 2792 7994 2818 8025 2823 8026 2827 8026
      2831 8023 2831 7968
TIME...MOT...LOC 2003Z 294DEG 21KT 2821 8021

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

$$

Watson