Special Marine Warning Issued for Volusia-Brevard Area

Source: NOAA · East Central Florida Coast

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NWS Melbourne FL has issued a Special Marine Warning for the Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm until 3:30 PM EDT due to a strong thunderstorm.

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Alert Details

Special Marine Warning issued by NWS Melbourne FL. Effective from 2:44 PM EDT on May 31, 2026 until 3:30 PM EDT on May 31, 2026.

Affected Areas

Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm. Locations impacted include Indian Harbour Beach, Palm Shores, Eau Gallie, Satellite Beach, and Indialantic.

What You Should Do

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. If caught on the open water stay below deck and, if possible, avoid ungrounded metal objects.

Expected Conditions

At 2:43 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near South Patrick Shores or Satellite Beach, moving southeast at 20 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts 34 knots or greater. Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, lightning and heavy downpours.

Timeline

Alert effective May 31, 2026 from 2:44 PM EDT until 3:30 PM EDT.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
NWS Melbourne FL has issued a Special Marine Warning for the Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm until 3:30 PM EDT due to a strong thunderstorm.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects East Central Florida Coast. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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