{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.bb25097891ffd3b89bc79b7ef1e965f971d51f70.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Marine Warning issued July 12 at 6:12PM EDT until July 12 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-12","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.bb25097891ffd3b89bc79b7ef1e965f971d51f70.001.1","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":194,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Marine Warning: Special Marine Warning issued July 12 at 6:12PM EDT until July 12 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm\n**Issued by:** NWS Melbourne FL\n**Sent:** 2026-07-12T18:12:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-12T18:12:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-12T19:15:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nSMWMLB\n\nThe National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a\n\n* Special Marine Warning for...\nSebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm...\n\n* Until 715 PM EDT.\n\n* At 612 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over North River\nShores, or over Jensen Beach, moving south at 10 knots.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.\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...\nNorth River Shores, Palm City, Stuart, Rio, and Witham Field.\n\n## Instructions\nMove to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are\nexpected.\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."}