Special Marine Warning Issued for Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet
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NWS Melbourne has issued a Special Marine Warning for waters from the Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm until 5:15 PM EDT due to a strong thunderstorm producing wind gusts of 34 knots or greater.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet, Florida
- Issued
- August 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Melbourne FL
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Melbourne FL. The alert is effective from August 1, 2026 at 3:38 PM EDT until August 1, 2026 at 5:15 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm. Locations impacted include Playalinda Beach, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, Port Canaveral, and Jetty Park.
What You Should Do
Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Return to safe harbor if possible. Seek safe harbor immediately. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts that can easily overturn boats.
Expected Conditions
At 3:38 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Playalinda Beach moving northeast at 10 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
The alert is in effect from 3:38 PM EDT to 5:15 PM EDT on August 1, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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