019 

WHUS52 KMLB 011301

SMWMLB

AMZ575-011330-

/O.NEW.KMLB.MA.W.0014.260301T1301Z-260301T1330Z/



BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Special Marine Warning

National Weather Service Melbourne FL

801 AM EST Sun Mar 1 2026



The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a



* Special Marine Warning for...

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



* Until 830 AM EST.



* At 800 AM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located 49 nm east of

  Nettles Island, moving northeast at 10 knots.



  HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail.



  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...



Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.

Wind gusts 34 knots or greater, small hail, high waves, dangerous

lightning, and heavy rain are possible with this storm.



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.



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LAT...LON 2745 7932 2756 7944 2772 7930 2769 7930

      2764 7927 2754 7923 2750 7921

TIME...MOT...LOC 1300Z 231DEG 11KT 2754 7934 



HAIL...<.75IN

WIND...>34KTS



$$



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