Special Marine Warning for Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm
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NWS Melbourne has issued a Special Marine Warning for Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm until 8:15 PM EDT due to a strong thunderstorm producing wind gusts of 34 knots or greater.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm
- Issued
- August 23, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Melbourne FL
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Alert Details
Special Marine Warning issued by NWS Melbourne FL. Effective from August 23, 2026 at 7:09 PM EDT until August 23, 2026 at 8:15 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.
What You Should Do
Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Return to safe harbor if possible. Avoid the area.
Expected Conditions
At 7:09 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 22 nm east of Jupiter Inlet, moving east at 10 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts 34 knots or greater, suddenly higher waves, lightning and heavy downpours. The thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
Timeline
Alert effective August 23, 2026 at 7:09 PM EDT and expires August 23, 2026 at 8:15 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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