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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
556 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 700 PM EDT.

* At 555 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from 46 nm east of Nettles Island to 6 nm southeast of
  Palm Beach, moving east at 20 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  South Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Manalapan, Hypoluxo, and Palm Beach
  Shores.

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 2698 7947 2697 7989 2759 7949 2763 7927
      2729 7913 2698 7905
TIME...MOT...LOC 2155Z 260DEG 21KT 2748 7937 2664 7994

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...40KTS

$$

Schaper