Marine Weather Statement issued September 7 at 1:27PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm

Urgency: Expected

Certainty: Observed

Onset: 9/7/2026, 5:27:00 PM

Expires: 9/7/2026, 6:30:00 PM

Details

A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm... At 126 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 nm west of Vero Beach South to 15 nm west of Lakewood Park to 12 nm southwest of Saint Lucie West, moving east at 10 knots.

What To Do

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. Frequent cloud to water lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck and, if possible, avoid ungrounded metal objects. Remember, lightning can strike beyond 10 miles away from a thunderstorm.

Other Active Marine Weather Statement Alerts

Marine Weather Statement issued September 7 at 2:06PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Terrebonne Bay; Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm

Marine Weather Statement issued September 7 at 6:51AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands; Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands

Source: National Weather Service.