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Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
557 FZUS72 KMLB 111949 MWSMLB Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Melbourne FL 349 PM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 AMZ552-112045- 349 PM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm... At 347 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, or near Playalinda Beach, moving northeast at 10 knots. Additional storms developing west of I-95 may approach the Cape Canaveral area waters over the next 60 to 90 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. A special marine warning may eventually be required when additional strong thunderstorms reach the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before these strong thunderstorms arrive. && LAT...LON 2884 8050 2822 8029 2816 8068 2860 8084 2881 8089 $$ Heil