Special Marine Warning Issued for Volusia-Brevard Coast and Sebastian Inlet Through 6:15 PM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Melbourne FL has issued a Special Marine Warning (NWS/NOAA code: MAW) for coastal and offshore waters. The alert is in effect until 6:15 PM EDT on March 12, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm
• Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm

Impacted locations include Titusville, Port Canaveral, Jetty Park, Lagrange, and Cape Canaveral. At the time of the alert, gusty outflow winds were located along a line extending from 15 nm east of Klondike Beach to near Playalinda Beach to near Titusville.

What You Should Do

Boaters and residents in the warning area should take immediate safety precautions:

• Ensure all persons on board are wearing life jackets.
• Return to safe harbor if possible.
• Be prepared for suddenly higher waves and reduced visibility.

Expected Conditions

Radar indicates gusty outflow winds from showers and isolated lightning storms moving southeast at 40 knots. Hazards include:

• Wind: Gusts in excess of 34 knots, with peaks up to 40 knots.
• Waves: Suddenly higher waves are expected.
• Weather: Lightning and heavy downpours.

Note that gusty winds will arrive well ahead of any precipitation as the strong frontal boundary moves southward.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 4:14 PM EDT and is effective immediately. The warning is scheduled to expire at 6:15 PM EDT on March 12, 2026.