Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
Issued by the National Weather Service - Melbourne, FL
Areas Affected: Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm; Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Observed
Alert Sent: Friday 5:24pm EDT
Alert Effective: Friday 5:24pm EDT
Alert Expires: Friday 6:15pm EDT
Event Onset: Friday 5:24pm EDT
Issued by: NWS Melbourne FL
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm... At 524 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 46 nm east of Sebastian Inlet State Park to 51 nm east of Indian River Shores to 47 nm east of South Beach, moving southeast at 15 knots.
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. 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.
ID: urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8cd3a899605de61a9e1bed154e4f2120e05f5eb6.001.1 Codes: AMZ572, AMZ575 Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8cd3a899605de61a9e1bed154e4f2120e05f5eb6.001.1