Special Marine Warning Issued for East Central Florida Coastal Waters Until 5:30 PM EDT
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters from Flagler Beach to Sebastian Inlet due to thunderstorms capable of producing wind gusts over 34 knots.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Special Marine Warning for the coastal waters of East Central Florida. The alert was triggered by radar-indicated thunderstorms moving through the region.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the following geographic regions and coastal waters:
- Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line (0-20 nm and 20-60 nm offshore)
- Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet (0-20 nm and 20-60 nm offshore)
Specific locations impacted include New Smyrna Beach Airport, Ponce Inlet, New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, and Harbor Oaks.
What You Should Do
Mariners and individuals on the water should take immediate safety precautions. Ensure all persons on board are wearing life jackets and return to safe harbor as soon as possible to avoid hazardous conditions.
Expected Conditions
At 3:31 PM EDT, a thunderstorm was located near New Smyrna Beach, moving northeast at 15 knots. The following hazards are expected:
- Wind: Gusts of 34 knots or greater.
- Seas: Suddenly higher waves.
- Additional Hazards: Lightning and heavy downpours.
Scattered showers and isolated lightning storms are expected to continue moving off the coast through the remainder of the afternoon.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of 3:32 PM EDT and is currently set to expire at 5:30 PM EDT on March 12, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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