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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
655 PM EDT Sat May 9 2026

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

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

* Until 830 PM EDT.

* At 653 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 9 nm northeast of Playalinda Beach, moving
east at 20 knots. Additional strong storms will push offshore the
Brevard coast following a boundary collision just inland.

HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts to 40 knots, and small hail.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Waterspouts can can quickly form and capsize boats,
damage vessels and create locally hazardous seas. Make
sure all on board are wearing life jackets. 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...
Playalinda Beach.

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 2878 8086 2889 8006 2789 8010 2784 8052
2809 8066 2856 8083
TIME...MOT...LOC 2253Z 264DEG 19KT 2877 8050

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