Special Marine Warning Issued

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Wed, May 15 @ 7:19am

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Special Marine Warning issued May 15 at 6:42AM EDT until May 15 at 8:15AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

SMWMLB

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm...
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm...

* Until 815 AM EDT.

* At 641 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 19 nm east of Daytona Beach Shores, moving
northeast at 25 knots.

HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

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.

* The severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EDT for east central
Florida...and the adjacent coastal waters.

Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.

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