Special Marine Warning

SMWMLB

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

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

* Until 815 PM EDT.

* At 709 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 22 nm east of Jupiter Inlet, moving east at 10 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

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.

* The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.