Special Marine Warning Issued for Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet Until 8:15 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 between Sebastian Inlet and Jupiter Inlet as strong thunderstorms move through the area.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Florida Atlantic Coast
- Issued
- April 6, 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 Florida Atlantic Coast.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Melbourne FL has issued a Special Marine Warning for the coastal waters from Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet, extending out to 20 nautical miles. The alert was issued at 6:43 PM EST on February 27, 2026, following radar detection of hazardous weather conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Atlantic coastal waters from Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet within 0 to 20 nautical miles. Specific locations expected to be impacted include:
- Fort Pierce Ocean Park
- Queens Cove
- Fort Pierce North
- Saint Lucie Airport
- Pepper Beach Park
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to move to safe harbor immediately until the hazardous weather passes. Ensure all persons on board are wearing life jackets to prepare for suddenly higher waves and high winds. Avoid remaining on the water during this period.
Expected Conditions
At 6:42 PM EST, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Indrio to near Saint Lucie West, moving east at 20 knots.
Primary Hazards:
- Wind: Gusts of 34 knots or greater.
- Seas: Suddenly higher waves.
- Additional Threats: Frequent lightning and heavy downpours.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately as of 6:43 PM EST and is currently scheduled to expire at 8:15 PM EST on February 27, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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