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Radar valid at 845 pm EDT, May 8th 2026

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AMZ550-570-090045-
/O.NEW.KMLB.MA.W.0054.260508T2312Z-260509T0045Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
712 PM EDT Fri May 8 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 845 PM EDT.

* At 711 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Daytona
Beach, moving southeast at 20 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots and large 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. Large hail could result in injury and damage to
boats.

* Locations impacted include...
Harbor Oaks, Allandale, Ponce Inlet, Port Orange, and Wilbur By The
Sea.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 2944 8099 2943 8045 2917 8032 2885 8039
2890 8084 2893 8090 2931 8109
TIME...MOT...LOC 2311Z 297DEG 22KT 2916 8107

HAIL...>.75IN
WIND...49KTS

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