{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.4ba08b1d84f27fb5a9d1e7fdbc6e6faa1698da59.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Marine Weather Statement issued June 23 at 7:03PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-23","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.4ba08b1d84f27fb5a9d1e7fdbc6e6faa1698da59.001.1","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":168,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Marine Weather Statement: Marine Weather Statement issued June 23 at 7:03PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm; Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm\n**Issued by:** NWS Melbourne FL\n**Sent:** 2026-06-23T19:03:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-23T19:03:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-23T20:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nThe areas affected include...\nSebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm...\nVolusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm...\n\nAt 702 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable\nof producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located\n7 nm south of Palm Bay, moving east at 15 knots.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher\nwaves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor\nimmediately until this storm passes.\n\nThis strong thunderstorm will likely produce winds to around 30\nknots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine\nwarning may eventually be required when this strong thunderstorm\nreaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for\nshore before this strong thunderstorm arrives."}