Special Marine Warning

SMWMLB

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm...

* Until 745 PM EDT.

* At 640 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge to Cocoa to 11 nm west of West Melbourne, 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.

* Locations impacted include... Eau Gallie, Rockledge, Playalinda Beach, Melbourne, and Jetty Park.