Marine warning for strong storm near Grant-Valkaria

Heard on: Doghouse Bridged Amateur Radio Network

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Weather alert.

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Special marine warning issued August 26 at 3:26 p.m.

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EDT until August 26 at 5:00 p.m.

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EDT by NWS Melbourne FL SMMLB the National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a asterisk special marine warning for Volusia Brevard County line to Sebastian inlet 0-20 NM asterisk until 500 p.m.

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EDT. Asterisk at 300.

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26 p.m. EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Grant Dock area or near Malabar, moving north at 15 knots.

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Hazard wind gusts to 40 knots.

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Source radar.

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Impact expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, lightning and heavy downpours.

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Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.

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Return to safe harbor if possible.

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Asterisk locations impacted.

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Include Melbourne Beach, Grant-Valkaria area, Spessard Holland Park, Indialantic, and Malabar.

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Frequent cloud to water lightning is occurring with this storm.

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If caught on the open water, stay below deck and if possible avoid ungrounded metal objects.

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Remember, lightning can strike beyond 10 mi away from a thunderstorm.

8/26/2026 12:27 PM

Weather Advisory

1st St, Grant-Valkaria, FL 32949

Marine warning for strong storm near Grant-Valkaria

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As discussed during the dispatch call, a special marine warning was issued for coastal waters near the Grant-Valkaria and Malabar areas due to a strong thunderstorm with high winds, rough waves, lightning, and heavy rain moving north along the coast.

Marine warning for strong storm near Grant-Valkaria

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