{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.c75272412de83e0e7557d8da8b99156c19490d4f.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Marine Weather Statement issued July 4 at 6:27PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-04","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.c75272412de83e0e7557d8da8b99156c19490d4f.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":148,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Marine Weather Statement: Marine Weather Statement issued July 4 at 6:27PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm\n**Issued by:** NWS Melbourne FL\n**Sent:** 2026-07-04T18:27:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-04T18:27:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-04T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nThe areas affected include...\nSebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm...\n\nAt 627 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable\nof producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were\nlocated along a line extending from near Palm City to near Riviera\nBeach, moving northeast at 5 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 these storms pass.\n\nFrequent cloud to water lightning is occurring with these storms. 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."}