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 500 PM EDT.

* At 306 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Lakewood Park, or over Indrio, moving east at 20 knots. Additional storms will move off of the Treasure Coast through the afternoon and will be strong.

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... Lakewood Park, Indrio, Queens Cove, Pepper Beach Park, and Saint Lucie Village.