WHUS52 KMLB 162107 SMWMLB AMZ555-575-162200- /O.NEW.KMLB.MA.W.0034.260316T2107Z-260316T2200Z/ BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Special Marine Warning National Weather Service Melbourne FL 507 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm... * Until 600 PM EDT. * At 506 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 46 nm east of Indian River Shores to 34 nm east of Nettles Island to 14 nm east of Juno Beach, moving northeast at 40 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots and small hail. 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. * Strong thunderstorms will remain over mainly open waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Frequent cloud to water lightning is occurring with these storms. 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 2797 7962 2800 7942 2729 7913 2698 7905 2697 8007 2698 8007 TIME...MOT...LOC 2106Z 236DEG 41KT 2795 7956 2749 7961 2690 7979 HAIL...<.75IN WIND...40KTS $$ Schaper