WHUS52 KMLB 231947
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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
347 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
  Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm...

* Until 430 PM EDT.

* At 347 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Sharpes,
  moving east at 10 knots.

  HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

  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...
  Port Canaveral, Jetty Park, Sharpes, Cape Canaveral, and Bellwood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

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 2863 8068 2862 8064 2864 8066 2874 8050
      2837 8034 2832 8073 2839 8077 2854 8082
TIME...MOT...LOC 1947Z 250DEG 11KT 2847 8066 

HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...>34KTS

$$

Haley