WHUS52 KMLB 041843

SMWMLB

AMZ555-041945-

/O.NEW.KMLB.MA.W.0215.260804T1843Z-260804T1945Z/



BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Special Marine Warning

National Weather Service Melbourne FL

243 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026



The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a



* Special Marine Warning for...

  Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm...



* Until 345 PM EDT.



* At 243 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Gifford,

  moving northeast at 10 knots.



  HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots.



  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.



* Locations impacted include...

  Indian River Shores, Gifford, Jaycee Beach, Winter Beach, and Vero

  Beach Airport.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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 2746 8037 2765 8041 2782 8051 2785 8015

      2753 8001 2742 8035

TIME...MOT...LOC 1843Z 233DEG 10KT 2769 8039 



HAIL...0.00IN

WIND...40KTS



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