052 FZUS72 KMLB 022031 MWSMLB Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Melbourne FL 431 PM EDT Sat May 2 2026 AMZ550-570-022200- 431 PM EDT Sat May 2 2026 A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm... Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm... At 430 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Bethune Beach, or near Edgewater, moving northeast at 35 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for east central Florida...and the adjacent coastal waters. 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 2947 7998 2893 7964 2882 8075 2879 8074 2879 8075 2882 8076 2882 8081 2879 8079 2878 8083 2929 8109 2948 8036 $$ Watson  642 WHUS52 KTBW 022044 SMWTBW GMZ853-856-873-876-022130- /O.NEW.KTBW.MA.W.0025.260502T2044Z-260502T2130Z/ BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Special Marine Warning National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 444 PM EDT Sat May 2 2026 The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM... * Until 530 PM EDT. * At 443 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Longboat Key to 6 nm west of Venice Inlet to 24 nm west of Manasota Key, moving east at 25 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. * Locations impacted include... Englewood, M6 Reef, M15 Reef, M9 Reef, Longboat Key, Venice Inlet, M4 Reef, Siesta Key, Venice, M17 Reef, Lynn Silvertooth Reef, Big Sarasota Pass, M10 Reef, Sarasota Bay, M5 Reef, M1 Reef, Md4 Reef, M16 Reef, New Pass, and M3 Reef. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for the adjacent coastal waters. Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. && LAT...LON 2686 8246 2685 8297 2714 8279 2741 8276 2745 8256 2736 8248 2729 8246 2726 8246 2722 8244 2710 8240 2700 8231 TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 274DEG 23KT 2738 8262 2712 8259 2687 8281 HAIL...0.00IN WIND...>34KTS $$ TBW