Special Marine Warning Issued for Coastal Waters from Volusia-Brevard Line to Sebastian Inlet

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Special Marine Warning for the coastal waters extending from the Volusia-Brevard County Line to the Sebastian Inlet, out to 20 nautical miles. The alert was issued at 12:16 AM EST on February 28, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Atlantic coastal waters from the Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet. Specific locations impacted include:

• West Melbourne
• Indialantic
• Melbourne Village
• Melbourne Beach
• Melbourne

What You Should Do

Boaters and individuals on the water should take immediate safety precautions:

• Ensure all persons on board are wearing life jackets.
• Return to safe harbor immediately if possible.
• If caught on open water, stay below deck and avoid ungrounded metal objects.
• Be aware that frequent cloud-to-water lightning is occurring; lightning can strike more than 10 miles away from a thunderstorm.

Expected Conditions

At 12:16 AM EST, radar indicated a strong thunderstorm located 9 nautical miles west of West Melbourne, moving east at 25 knots. Expected hazards include:

• Wind: Gusts up to 40 knots (in excess of 34 knots).
• Hail: Small hail.
• Seas: Suddenly higher waves.
• Additional Hazards: Frequent lightning and heavy downpours.

Timeline

The Special Marine Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in effect until 1:45 AM EST on February 28, 2026.