280 FZUS72 KMLB 272206 MWSMLB Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Melbourne FL 506 PM EST Fri Feb 27 2026 AMZ552-555-272300- 506 PM EST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm... At 505 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Malabar, moving east at 15 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 this storm passes. 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 2836 8023 2832 8022 2826 8027 2822 8026 2784 8006 2753 7995 2756 8039 2765 8041 2807 8065 2829 8073 $$ Law  577 WHUS52 KJAX 272207 SMWJAX AMZ474-272300- /O.NEW.KJAX.MA.W.0005.260227T2207Z-260227T2300Z/ BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Special Marine Warning National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 507 PM EST Fri Feb 27 2026 The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM... * Until 600 PM EST. * At 507 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located 33 nm east of Marineland, or 35 nm northeast of Ormond-By-the-Sea, moving east at 20 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately. If your vessel is caught offshore, immediately secure for heavy weather. Ensure all crew members are wearing USCG approved Type I life jackets and nonessential crew are below decks. Deploy jack lines and harnesses if available. Check life saving equipment, including batteries on handheld radios, for readiness. && LAT...LON 2963 8067 2985 8066 2989 8025 2989 8021 2965 8010 2960 8006 TIME...MOT...LOC 2207Z 269DEG 21KT 2974 8058 HAIL...0.00IN WIND...>34KTS $$ SHASHY  611 FZUS72 KJAX 272209 MWSJAX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 509 PM EST Fri Feb 27 2026 AMZ454-474-272315- 509 PM EST Fri Feb 27 2026 A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM... Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM... At 508 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Marineland, or near Palm Coast, moving east at 15 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 this storm passes. && LAT...LON 2955 8124 2963 8125 2965 8127 2978 8129 2982 8078 2955 8074 2954 8121 $$ SHASHY  229 WHUS52 KMLB 272214 SMWMLB AMZ552-555-272315- /O.NEW.KMLB.MA.W.0008.260227T2214Z-260227T2315Z/ BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Special Marine Warning National Weather Service Melbourne FL 514 PM EST Fri Feb 27 2026 The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm... * Until 615 PM EST. * At 513 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located over Grant-Valkaria, or over Barefoot Bay, moving east at 25 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, lightning and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Return to safe harbor if possible. * Locations impacted include... Floridana Beach, Melbourne Shores, Grant-Valkaria, Barefoot Bay, and Micco. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Frequent cloud to water lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck and, if possible, avoid ungrounded metal objects. Remember, lightning can strike beyond 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. && LAT...LON 2820 8025 2800 8013 2780 8005 2775 8047 2806 8064 TIME...MOT...LOC 2213Z 249DEG 26KT 2793 8053 HAIL...0.00IN WIND...>34KTS $$ Law  848 WHUS52 KTBW 272214 SMWTBW GMZ830-850-853-870-873-272315- /O.NEW.KTBW.MA.W.0007.260227T2214Z-260227T2315Z/ BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Special Marine Warning National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 514 PM EST Fri Feb 27 2026 The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM... Tampa Bay waters... Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM... * Until 615 PM EST. * At 513 PM EST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from 8 nm west of Indian Rocks Beach to 15 nm west of Johns Pass, moving east at 25 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats, damage vessels, and create suddenly higher waves. Make sure all on board are in a secure location and wearing life jackets. Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. * Locations impacted include... Terra Ceia Bay, D5 Reef, Manatee Nearshore Reef, Clearwater Beach, Old Tampa Bay, Howard Frankland Bridge, Madeira Beach Reef, Tarpon Springs, Cockroach Bay, Anna Maria Island, Treasure Island Reef, Hernando Beach, Pass-A-Grille Channel, Indian Shore Reef, Saint Pete Beach Reef, Southwest Channel, Port Manatee Reef, Tampa Bay, Manatee 1 Mile Reef, and Hillsborough Bay. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately. && LAT...LON 2850 8262 2845 8260 2816 8273 2808 8272 2798 8250 2799 8244 2774 8235 2771 8243 2747 8257 2744 8255 2712 8354 2723 8359 2795 8377 2814 8378 TIME...MOT...LOC 2213Z 252DEG 23KT 2792 8301 2770 8307 WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE HAIL...0.00IN WIND...>34KTS $$ TBW  621 FZUS72 KMLB 272252 MWSMLB Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Melbourne FL 552 PM EST Fri Feb 27 2026 AMZ552-555-272315- /O.CON.KMLB.MA.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260227T2315Z/ 552 PM EST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EST... For the following areas... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm... At 551 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located 12 nm northeast of Sebastian Inlet, moving east at 25 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, lightning and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Return to safe harbor if possible. The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Frequent cloud to water lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck and, if possible, avoid ungrounded metal objects. Remember, lightning can strike beyond 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. && LAT...LON 2820 8025 2800 8013 2780 8005 2775 8047 2806 8064 TIME...MOT...LOC 2251Z 248DEG 23KT 2799 8027 HAIL...<.75IN WIND...49KTS $$ Law  600 WHUS52 KMLB 272259 SMWMLB AMZ555-280000- /O.NEW.KMLB.MA.W.0009.260227T2259Z-260228T0000Z/ BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Special Marine Warning National Weather Service Melbourne FL 559 PM EST Fri Feb 27 2026 The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm... * Until 700 PM EST. * At 559 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located over Vero Beach, moving northeast at 20 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. * Locations impacted include... Jaycee Beach, Vero Beach, Gifford, Vero Beach Airport, and Indian River Shores. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. 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 2765 8041 2777 8048 2786 8028 2789 8009 2779 8004 2774 8004 2771 8002 2758 7998 2753 7995 2747 8037 TIME...MOT...LOC 2259Z 240DEG 20KT 2766 8038 HAIL...0.00IN WIND...40KTS $$ Law