Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued September 18 at 11:14PM EDT until September 19 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 18, 2024 - 8:14pm
Expires:
September 18, 2024 - 9:15pm
Description:
SMWMLB
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm...
* Until 1215 AM EDT.
* At 1114 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located over Vero Beach, moving southeast at 15
knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can can quickly form and capsize boats,
damage vessels and create locally hazardous seas. Make
sure all on board are wearing life jackets. 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, Floralton Beach, Moorings Of Vero Beach, South Beach,
and Vero Beach.
Instruction:
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily
overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor
immediately.
Area Description:
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL