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... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm...

* Until 530 PM EDT.

* At 330 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over West Melbourne, or near Melbourne, moving east at 25 knots. Additional strong storms will increase in coverage over land and move off of the coast through the afternoon. Mariners should keep an eye to the sky westward.

HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots.

SOURCE...Radar.

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... West Melbourne, Melbourne Village, Indialantic, Melbourne, and Melbourne Beach.