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Special Marine Warning issued September 7 at 2:02PM EDT until September 7 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL, United States of America

Event time: Sep 7, 2026 18:02 UTC Last updated: Sep 16, 2026 United States

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The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm...

* Until 400 PM EDT.

* At 202 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Saint Lucie Airport to 7 nm northwest of Saint
Lucie West to 8 nm northeast of Buckhead Ridge, moving east at 15
knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots.

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...
Fort Pierce Ocean Park, Fort Pierce North, Indian River Estates,
Fort Pierce, and Saint Lucie Nuclear Power Plant.

Measurements

Coordinates	27.2615, -80.2169
Region	Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm
Location Precision	polygon
Issuing Authority	United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine
Cap Urgency	Immediate
Cap Certainty	Likely
Cap Expires	2026-09-07T16:00:00-04:00

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