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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Special Marine Warning

National Weather Service Melbourne FL

352 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024



The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a



* Special Marine Warning for...

  Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm...

  Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm...

  Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm...

  Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm...



* Until 515 PM EDT.



* At 352 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line

  extending from near Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge to Vero Beach

  Highland, moving northeast at 30 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...

  Orchid, Floridana Beach, Gifford, Klondike Beach, and Wabasso.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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

expected.



Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily

overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor

immediately.



&&



LAT...LON 2881 8089 2889 8009 2758 7957 2750 8038

      2765 8041 2811 8067

TIME...MOT...LOC 1952Z 216DEG 31KT 2864 8078 2758 8037 



HAIL...0.00IN

WIND...>34KTS



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