171 
WHUS52 KMLB 280516
SMWMLB
AMZ552-280645-
/O.NEW.KMLB.MA.W.0011.260228T0516Z-260228T0645Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1216 AM EST Sat Feb 28 2026

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

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

* Until 145 AM EST.

* At 1216 AM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 nm west of West
  Melbourne, or 10 nm west of Palm Bay, moving east at 25 knots.

  HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots and small hail.

  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...
  West Melbourne, Indialantic, Melbourne Village, Melbourne Beach,
  and Melbourne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2835 8074 2839 8030 2818 8024 2814 8021
      2795 8012 2792 8056 2807 8065
TIME...MOT...LOC 0516Z 260DEG 24KT 2805 8085 

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

$$

Watson