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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Melbourne FL

141 PM EDT Sat Jun 20 2026



AMZ550-552-572-201845-

141 PM EDT Sat Jun 20 2026



...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS...



The areas affected include...

  Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm...

  Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm...

  Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm...



At 141 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable

of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were

located along a line extending from Playalinda Beach to 8 nm east of

Port Canaveral to near Patrick Air Force Base, moving east at 10

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 these storms pass.



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.



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LAT...LON 2901 8054 2882 8032 2847 8005 2789 8009

      2784 8044 2780 8043 2783 8044 2783 8048

      2781 8046 2781 8044 2778 8049 2808 8065

      2865 8085 2881 8089 2884 8085 2900 8094



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