Interactive NWS Alert

Radar valid at 400 pm EDT, Mar 16th 2026

AMZ550-570-162000-
/O.NEW.KMLB.MA.W.0027.260316T1831Z-260316T2000Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
231 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm...
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm...

* Until 400 PM EDT.

* At 230 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 nm southwest of
New Smyrna 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.

* Locations impacted include...
New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach Airport, Bethune
Beach, and Ponce Inlet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 2942 8113 2943 8110 2946 8113 2948 8072
2947 7998 2916 7975 2894 7965 2882 8088
2884 8085 2938 8113
TIME...MOT...LOC 1830Z 241DEG 38KT 2894 8108

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

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