SMWMLB The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm... * Until 615 PM EDT. * At 410 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Port Canaveral, moving southeast at 15 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. 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... Port Canaveral, Jetty Park, Cape Canaveral, and Cocoa Beach.
Wed 4:18 PM → Wed 6:15 PM EDT
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
Southern Brevard County in east central Florida...
WHEN
Until 615 PM EDT.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- At 418 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Palm Bay, Melbourne, Satellite Beach, Indialantic, Camp Holly Fish Camp, Merritt Island, West Melbourne, Indian Harbour Beach, Melbourne Beach, South Patrick Shores, Palm Shores, Melbourne Village, June Park, Melbourne Airport, Eau Gallie and Spessard Holland Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Recommendations
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Wed 3:26 AM → Thu 5:00 AM EDT
WHAT
Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia and Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Recommendations
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.
Wed 3:34 PM → Wed 5:00 PM EDT
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm... At 334 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge to Micco to near Nettles Island, moving northeast at 15 knots.
Recommendations
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.
