576 

WHUS52 KMLB 221800

SMWMLB

AMZ552-555-572-575-221900-

/O.NEW.KMLB.MA.W.0006.260222T1800Z-260222T1900Z/



BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Special Marine Warning

National Weather Service Melbourne FL

100 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026



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 200 PM EST.



* At 100 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located 18 nm northeast of

  Sebastian Inlet, moving east at 35 knots.



  HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots.



  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...



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

expected.



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 2817 7988 2793 7975 2779 7973 2770 8031

      2809 8045

TIME...MOT...LOC 1800Z 261DEG 36KT 2799 8013 



HAIL...0.00IN

WIND...40KTS



$$



Watson






447 

FZUS72 KMLB 221837

MWSMLB



Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Melbourne FL

137 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026



AMZ552-555-222000-

137 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026



A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...

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

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



At 137 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable

of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were

located along a line extending from near Playalinda Beach to 18 nm

west of Vero Lake Estates to near Fort Pierce Inlet, moving east at

20 knots.



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 these storms pass.



&&



LAT...LON 2863 8084 2865 8074 2862 8064 2866 8070

      2873 8027 2852 8020 2835 8021 2822 8026

      2784 8006 2724 7983 2729 8028 2746 8037

      2765 8041 2807 8065



$$



Watson