Special Marine Warning for East Central Florida Offshore Waters Until 9:45 AM EDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Melbourne, FL, has issued a Special Marine Warning for offshore waters. This alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 9:45 AM EDT on March 15, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions:

• Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line (20-60 nm offshore)
• Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet (20-60 nm offshore)

What You Should Do

Mariners and residents in the affected areas should take the following precautions:

• Ensure all persons on board are wearing life jackets.
• Seek safe harbor immediately.
• If caught on open water, stay below deck and avoid ungrounded metal objects.
• Be aware that thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts, which can easily overturn boats and create hazardous seas.

Expected Conditions

At 8:15 AM EDT, radar indicated a strong thunderstorm located 37 nautical miles east of Playalinda Beach, moving northeast at 5 knots. Expected hazards include:

• Wind: Gusts up to 40 knots.
• Waves: Suddenly higher waves.
• Lightning: Frequent cloud-to-water lightning occurring with the storm.
• Precipitation: Heavy downpours.

Timeline

The Special Marine Warning was issued at 8:15 AM EDT and is currently scheduled to expire at 9:45 AM EDT on March 15, 2026. The storm is expected to remain over mainly open waters during this period.