Special Marine Warning
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL

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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1252 AM EDT Mon Aug 4 2025

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

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

* Until 145 AM EDT.

* At 1252 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Merritt
  Island Wildlife Refuge, or near Playalinda Beach, moving northeast
  at 5 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...
  Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, Klondike Beach, Playalinda Beach,
  Haulover Canal, and Lagrange.

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 2883 8078 2883 8077 2884 8078 2884 8077
      2885 8077 2883 8076 2883 8070 2875 8049
      2851 8066 2856 8065 2856 8067 2852 8069
      2858 8083 2860 8084
TIME...MOT...LOC 0452Z 202DEG 7KT 2864 8072

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

$$

Haley