Special Marine Warning Issued for Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet Through Sunday Afternoon
This alert is no longer in effect.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 between Sebastian Inlet and Jupiter Inlet as a strong thunderstorm 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 (NWS code: MAW) for coastal waters. This alert is classified as having severe severity and requires immediate action from those in the affected area.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Atlantic coastal waters from Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet, extending from the shoreline out to 20 nautical miles. Specific locations impacted by this storm include:
- Moorings Of Vero Beach
- Floralton Beach
- Pepper Beach Park
- Queens Cove
- South Beach
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to take immediate safety precautions. Ensure all persons on board are wearing life jackets. If possible, return to safe harbor until the storm passes. Avoid remaining on the open water during these hazardous conditions.
Expected Conditions
At 2:45 PM EST, radar indicated a strong thunderstorm located 7 nautical miles northeast of Queens Cove (or 8 nautical miles northeast of Fort Pierce Inlet), moving east at 30 knots.
Expected hazards include:
- Wind: Gusts up to 40 knots (in excess of 34 knots).
- Seas: Suddenly higher waves.
- Weather: Frequent lightning and heavy downpours.
Timeline
The Special Marine Warning is effective immediately as of 2:45 PM EST on February 22, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 4:15 PM EST on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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