{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.35ef7e68b72212b40270f5d8552a069706100918.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Marine Warning issued May 31 at 5:38PM EDT until May 31 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-31","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.35ef7e68b72212b40270f5d8552a069706100918.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Melbourne FL"},"word_count":196,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Marine Warning: Special Marine Warning issued May 31 at 5:38PM EDT until May 31 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm\n**Issued by:** NWS Melbourne FL\n**Sent:** 2026-05-31T17:38:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-31T17:38:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-31T19:15:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nSMWMLB\n\nThe National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a\n\n* Special Marine Warning for...\nVolusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm...\n\n* Until 715 PM EDT.\n\n* At 538 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Port Saint\nJohn, moving east at 20 knots.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots.\n\nSOURCE...Radar.\n\nIMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher\nwaves, lightning and heavy downpours. Make sure all on\nboard are wearing life jackets. Return to safe harbor if\npossible.\n\n* Locations impacted include...\nBellwood, Port Saint John, Titusville Airport, Sharpes, and\nTitusville.\n\n## Instructions\nThunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily\noverturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor\nimmediately.\n\nFrequent cloud to water lightning is occurring with this storm. If\ncaught on the open water stay below deck and, if possible, avoid\nungrounded metal objects. Remember, lightning can strike beyond 10\nmiles away from a thunderstorm."}