WHUS52 KMLB 162228
SMWMLB
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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
628 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
  Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm...

* Until 730 PM EDT.

* At 628 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from 32 nm northeast of Playalinda Beach to 25 nm east of
  Port Canaveral to 15 nm east of Satellite Beach, moving east at 30
  knots.

  HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots 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.

* Strong thunderstorms 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 these storms. 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 2797 7960 2789 8009 2823 8026 2835 8021
      2852 8020 2874 8029 2889 7963 2866 7955
      2829 7954 2825 7952
TIME...MOT...LOC 2228Z 263DEG 30KT 2887 8007 2856 8014 2823 8031

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...40KTS

$$

Schaper