Special Marine Warning issued August 18 at 2:25PM EDT until August 18 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

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 330 PM EDT. * At 224 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Canaveral Groves, or over Port Saint John, moving southeast at 15 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... Cocoa Beach, Sharpes, Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, and Merritt Island.

What to do: Frequent cloud to water lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck and, if possible, avoid ungrounded metal objects. Remember, lightning can strike beyond 10 miles away from a thunderstorm.

Issued by NWS Melbourne FL; in effect until Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT.

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA). Factual summary of a public release; not financial advice.

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