Special Marine Warning Issued for Coastal Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Special Marine Warning for the coastal waters of Southeast Florida. This alert was issued at 2:51 PM EST and remains in effect until 3:45 PM EST on February 28, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach, FL, extending out to 20 nautical miles. Specific locations expected to be impacted include:

• Ocean Ridge
• Riviera Beach
• Palm Beach
• Hypoluxo
• Gulf Stream
• Palm Beach Shores
• Delray Beach
• South Palm Beach
• Manalapan
• Briny Breezes
• North Palm Beach
• Highland Beach
• Boca Raton

What You Should Do

Mariners are urged to move to safe harbor immediately until the hazardous weather passes. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts that can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft are at risk of damage from briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. Severe weather should be reported to the Coast Guard or the National Weather Service in Miami via social media.

Expected Conditions

At 2:51 PM EST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located 14 nautical miles west of Ocean Ridge, moving east at 25 knots. Primary hazards associated with this storm include:

• Waterspouts: Capable of overturning vessels.
• Wind: Gusts of 34 knots or greater.
• Hail: Small hail is possible.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 2:51 PM EST and is scheduled to expire at 3:45 PM EST on February 28, 2026.