SMWMLB
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm...
* Until 845 PM EDT.
* At 742 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Merritt
Island, moving east at 10 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
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...
Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach, Georgiana, Rockledge, and Cape
Canaveral.
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
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.