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Special Marine Warning
Issued: 8:55 PM Apr. 6, 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 600 PM EDT. * At 455 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Palm Bay, 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... Floridana Beach, Melbourne Shores, Grant-Valkaria, Malabar, and Palm Bay. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. 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. && HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...40KTS
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 8:43 PM Apr. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm... At 443 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Palm Bay, moving east at 10 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. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm 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. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 8:41 PM Apr. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN BREVARD COUNTY THROUGH 515 PM EDT... At 440 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Palm Bay, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Palm Bay, Melbourne, Malabar, Indialantic, and Barefoot Bay. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:10 PM Apr. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds increasing to 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and seas building to 7 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 4 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Tuesday to 4 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:10 PM Apr. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds increasing to 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and seas building to 7 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 4 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Tuesday to 4 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Rip Current Statement
Issued: 5:53 PM Apr. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and increasing rough surf. * WHERE...Beaches of Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. &&
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