Special Marine Warning Issued for Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet Through 7:00 PM EST
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on April 6, 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 Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet as a strong thunderstorm with 40-knot gusts moves through the area.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Melbourne FL has issued a Special Marine Warning (SMWMLB) for the coastal waters from Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet, extending from the shoreline out to 20 nautical miles. The alert was issued following radar detection of a strong thunderstorm moving through the region.
Affected Areas
The warning primarily affects the Atlantic waters from Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm. Impacted coastal locations include:
- Jaycee Beach
- Vero Beach
- Gifford
- Vero Beach Airport
- Indian River Shores
What You Should Do
Mariners are urged to move to safe harbor immediately until the hazardous weather passes. Ensure all persons on board are wearing life jackets. If caught on open water, stay below deck and avoid contact with ungrounded metal objects. Residents and mariners should remain vigilant as lightning can strike up to 10 miles away from a thunderstorm.
Expected Conditions
At 5:59 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located over Vero Beach, moving northeast at 20 knots. The following hazards are expected:
- Wind: Gusts up to 40 knots (in excess of 34 knots).
- Seas: Suddenly higher waves.
- Lightning: Frequent cloud-to-water lightning.
- Precipitation: Heavy downpours.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of 5:59 PM EST on February 27, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 7:00 PM EST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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