Special Marine Warning Issued for South Florida Coastal Waters
The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Special Marine Warning for Biscayne Bay and surrounding coastal waters, effective until 8:15 PM EDT on April 8, 2026, due to severe thunderstorms with waterspouts and strong winds.
Special Marine Warning in South Florida
Alert Details
The alert is a Special Marine Warning issued by NWS Miami FL. It is effective from 7:17 PM EDT until 8:15 PM EDT on April 8, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Biscayne Bay; Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM; Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM; and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM. Specific locations impacted include Sunny Isles, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Hallandale, Lighthouse Point, Hillsboro Beach, Virginia Key, Bay Harbor Islands, Port Everglades, Miami Beach, Highland Beach, Sea Ranch Lakes, Bal Harbour, Golden Beach, Surfside, Indian Creek, North Bay Village, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, and Deerfield Beach.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts; seek safe harbor immediately. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or the National Weather Service, or share your report with NWS Miami on Facebook and Twitter.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts and wind gusts to nearly 50 knots.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 7:17 PM EDT on April 8, 2026, and ends at 8:15 PM EDT on the same day.
Source: NOAA Official Notice