First published Oct 25, 2026, 3:32:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:32:15 AM UTC

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Special Marine Warning — NWS Melbourne FL

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Special Marine Warning issued October 24 at 11:21PM EDT until October 24 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

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The National Weather Service in Melbourne issued a Special Marine Warning for the area from Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet, 0–20 nautical miles offshore, until 11:45 PM EDT. A radar-indicated shower was moving southwest with gusts up to 34 knots; small craft were advised to move to safe harbor.

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Affected location: Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet, 0–20 nautical miles offshore

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The warning advised small craft to seek safe harbor because of potentially damaging winds and suddenly higher waves.

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Special Marine Warning issued October 24 at 11:21PM EDT until October 24 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

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