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This special marine warning is no longer in effect. It was cancelled 8/23 at 8:05 PM EDT. It is kept here for reference only — do not rely on it for current conditions. See alerts in effect now

Special Marine Warning

Cancelled

Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm

Status Cancelled Started 31 minutes ago

Ends expired Aug 23, 8:45 PM EDT

Issued Aug 23, 7:40 PM EDT

Severity Severe

Urgency Immediate

Certainty Likely

Details

SMWMLB

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

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

* Until 845 PM EDT.

* At 740 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 36 nm east of Jupiter Inlet, moving east at 30 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.

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