Special Marine Warning

For the following areas... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm...

At 143 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 nm north of Port Canaveral, moving east at 15 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...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.

Locations impacted include... Port Canaveral, Jetty Park, Cape Canaveral, Bellwood, and Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge.