- In force from
- Oct 17, 3:46 PM EDT
- Until
- Oct 17, 4:45 PM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 17, 3:46 PM EDT
- Office
- Melbourne, FL
- Number
- 327 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe
- Storm motion
- Moving north at 6 mph
- Where
- Atlantic waters
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm...
* Until 445 PM EDT.
* At 346 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near Jupiter Inlet Colony, moving north at 5 knots.
- Hazard
- Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
- Source
- Radar.
- Impact
- Waterspouts can can quickly form and capsize boats, damage vessels and create locally hazardous seas. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. 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... Jupiter Inlet Colony, Jupiter Inlet, Jupiter Island, Hobe Sound Beach, and Tequesta.
What to do
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected.
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
Read the platesWaterspout FB-EVT-012How to read a warning FB-STN-001
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