Special Marine Warning Issued for Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet Areas
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NOAA issued it on May 5, 2026, 3 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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A Special Marine Warning is in effect for waters from Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet until 8:30 PM EDT, with strong thunderstorms bringing wind gusts over 34 knots and small hail.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Florida Coast
- Issued
- May 5, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Melbourne FL
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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Central Florida Coast.
Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Melbourne FL. It is effective from 7:26 PM EDT on April 26, 2026, until 8:30 PM EDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the areas from Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet, specifically 0-20 nm and 20-60 nm. Impacted locations include Saint Lucie Nuclear Power Plant, Frederick Douglass Park, Hutchinson Island South, Surfside Park, and Fort Pierce Ocean Park.
What You Should Do
Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. Ensure all on board are wearing life jackets and return to safe harbor if possible.
Expected Conditions
Strong thunderstorms are producing wind gusts of 34 knots or greater and small hail. These storms are moving east at 15 knots, with hazards including suddenly higher waves, lightning, and heavy downpours.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 7:26 PM EDT on April 26, 2026, and will expire at 8:30 PM EDT on April 26, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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