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...

* Until 345 PM EDT.

* At 255 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located over Fort Pierce Inlet, moving north at 5 knots.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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.

* Locations impacted include... Pepper Beach Park, Fort Pierce Ocean Park, Fort Pierce Inlet, Surfside Park, and Queens Cove.