Special Marine Warning Issued for East Central Florida Coastal Waters Until 6:00 PM EDT
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NOAA issued it on April 2, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters from Flagler Beach to Sebastian Inlet due to strong thunderstorms producing 34-knot wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Florida Coastal Waters
- Issued
- April 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Melbourne
Marine notices apply to named waters or shoreline zones. They may not describe conditions on land, even when the nearest place name is the same.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Central Florida Coastal Waters.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Melbourne, FL, has issued a Special Marine Warning (SMW) for the coastal waters of East Central Florida. The alert was triggered by radar-indicated strong thunderstorms moving through the region, posing an immediate threat to mariners.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following marine zones from 0 to 20 nautical miles offshore:
- Flagler Beach to the Volusia-Brevard County Line
- Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet
Specific locations impacted by these storms include Lagrange, Mims, New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, and Playalinda Beach.
Expected Conditions
At 4:54 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was located from near Edgewater to near Port Canaveral, moving north at 15 knots. Mariners in the area should expect the following hazards:
- Wind gusts of 34 knots or greater
- Small hail
- Suddenly higher waves
- Frequent lightning and heavy downpours
What You Should Do
Boaters and mariners are advised to move to safe harbor immediately until the hazardous weather passes. Ensure all persons on board are wearing life jackets. Avoid remaining on the water during these conditions.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 4:55 PM EDT on March 15 and is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:00 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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