WHUS52 KMLB 062055
SMWMLB
AMZ552-062200-
/O.NEW.KMLB.MA.W.0044.260406T2055Z-260406T2200Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
455 PM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

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

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 455 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Palm Bay,
  moving east at 15 knots.

  HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots.

  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...
  Floridana Beach, Melbourne Shores, Grant-Valkaria, Malabar, and
  Palm Bay.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2813 8021 2789 8009 2783 8043 2784 8043
      2783 8048 2783 8047 2782 8047 2782 8050
      2806 8064
TIME...MOT...LOC 2055Z 262DEG 14KT 2794 8065

HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...40KTS

$$

Watson