Special Marine Warning

SMWMLB

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm...

* Until 800 PM EDT.

* At 657 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 15 nm east of Fort Pierce Inlet, moving east at 10 knots.

HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small hail.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Waterspouts can can quickly form and capsize boats, damage vessels and create locally hazardous seas. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, lightning and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Return to safe harbor if possible.

* The severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.