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Special Marine Warning
Issued: 11:11 PM Aug. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm... * Until 815 PM EDT. * At 711 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, or near Titusville, moving southeast at 15 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... Port Canaveral, Jetty Park, Cape Canaveral, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, and Titusville. && HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...>34KTS
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 10:44 PM Aug. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS NORTH OF CAPE CANAVERAL... The areas affected include... Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm... At 643 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Scottsmoor, moving southeast at 20 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. &&
Heat Advisory
Issued: 7:15 AM Aug. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 to 112 expected. * WHERE...Southern Brevard Barrier Islands County. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. &&
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