{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.8d4481615f895480959fc3087f46f2bb246a662a.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Marine Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:11PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-18","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.8d4481615f895480959fc3087f46f2bb246a662a.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":152,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Marine Weather Statement: Marine Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:11PM 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; Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm; Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm\n**Issued by:** NWS Melbourne FL\n**Sent:** 2026-09-18T18:11:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-18T18:11:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-18T19:45:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nThe areas affected include...\nSebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm...\nSebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm...\nVolusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm...\nVolusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm...\n\nAt 610 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm,\ncapable of producing winds to around 30 knots. One thunderstorm was\nlocated 28 nm east of Melbourne Beach. This thunderstorm was nearly\nstationary.\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."}