Special Marine Warning
Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
303 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
AMZ555-211915-
/O.CON.KMLB.MA.W.0238.000000T0000Z-260821T1915Z/
303 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM EDT...
For the following areas...
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm...
At 302 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts
was located over Fort Pierce Inlet, moving northwest at 10 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small
hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can can quickly form and capsize boats, damage
vessels and create locally hazardous seas. Make sure all on
board are wearing life jackets. Expect wind gusts in excess
of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, lightning and heavy
downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.
Return to safe harbor if possible.
Locations impacted include...
Moorings Of Vero Beach, South Beach, Pepper Beach Park, Floralton
Beach, and Fort Pierce Inlet.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
Frequent cloud to water lightning is occurring with this storm. 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.
&&
LAT...LON 2762 8023 2752 8003 2745 8005 2738 8028
TIME...MOT...LOC 1902Z 156DEG 9KT 2747 8028
WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...>34KTS
$$
Haley
Special Marine Warning
AMZ555-211945-
/O.NEW.KMLB.MA.W.0239.260821T1855Z-260821T1945Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
255 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm...
* Until 345 PM EDT.
* At 255 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located over Fort Pierce Inlet, moving north at 5
knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small
hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can can quickly form and capsize boats,
damage vessels and create locally hazardous seas. Make
sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Expect wind
gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves,
lightning and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are
wearing life jackets. Return to safe harbor if possible.
* Locations impacted include...
Pepper Beach Park, Fort Pierce Ocean Park, Fort Pierce Inlet,
Surfside Park, and Queens Cove.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
Frequent cloud to water lightning is occurring with this storm. If
caught on the open water stay below deck and, if possible, avoid
ungrounded metal objects. Remember, lightning can strike beyond 10
miles away from a thunderstorm.
&&
LAT...LON 2746 8037 2758 8040 2767 8014 2742 8010
2735 8031
TIME...MOT...LOC 1855Z 160DEG 6KT 2745 8027
WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...>34KTS
$$
Haley
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
709 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
ALZ065>069-FLZ007>019-027>029-034-108-112-114-115-118-127-128-134-
326-426-GAZ155>161-211915-
/O.CON.KTAE.HT.Y.0024.260821T1500Z-260822T0000Z/
Coffee-Dale-Henry-Geneva-Houston-North Walton-Central Walton-
Holmes-Washington-Jackson-Inland Bay-Calhoun-Inland Gulf-Inland
Franklin-Gadsden-Leon-Inland Jefferson-Madison-Inland Wakulla-
Inland Taylor-Lafayette-Inland Dixie-South Walton-Coastal Bay-
Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-
Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-Northern Liberty-Southern Liberty-
Seminole-Decatur-Grady-Thomas-Brooks-Lowndes-Lanier-
Including the cities of Fadette, Kern, Fort Gadsden, Grooverville,
Chaires, Southport, Cluster Springs, Jarrott, Riverturn, Little Hope,
Lynn Haven, Day, Chaires Crossroads,
Howard Creek, Dekle Beach, Glendale, Wilma, Grady Co A/P, Casa
Blanco, Elpino, De Funiak Springs, Overstreet, Fort Rucker, Malone,
Bennett, Apalachicola Airport, Quitman, Barker Store,
Capitola, Bunker, Cabbage Grove, Econfina, Port St. Joe, Cherry
Lake, Donalsonville, Cottonwood, Lynn, Odena, Thomasville, Scotts
Ferry, Metcalf, Shired Island, Screamer, Panama City, Battens
Crossroads, Mabson, Browntown, Alma, Cooks Hammock, Sweetwater, Saint
Marks, Suwannee, Center Ridge, Daleville, Boyd, Hays Place, Beamon,
Hanover, Ewell, Hopewell, Beachton, Moncrief, Fish Creek, Davis Park,
Hilliardville, Chipley Municipal Airport, Bainbridge, Wetumpka, Mayo,
Pasco, Holmes County Airport, Graceville,
Headland Municipal A/P, Horseshoe Beach, Yellow Jacket, Keyton,
Eucheeanna, Midway, Ozark, Capps, Blue Springs, Hanson, Point
Washington, Buckhorn, Dills, Hartford, Blackwell Field A/P,
Lawrenceville, Dalkeith, Cross City Airport, Vicksburg, Poplar Head,
Wakulla Springs, Apalachicola, Howell Place, Littman,
Enterprise Municipal A/P, Creels, Panacea, Cairo, Dothan,
Portland, Hines, Santa Rosa Beach, White City, Festus, Geneva,
Courthouse, Hacoda, Fairchild, Decatur Co A/P, Pine Park,
Turquoise Beach, Buckville, Blackwood, Vilas, Orange Hill, Athena,
Buck Siding, Drifton, New Hope, Nankin, Sopchoppy,
Donaldsonville A/P, Simsville, Clarksville, Teeterville,
Valdosta, Dixie, Perry, Hardin Heights, Chipley, Madison, Five
Points, Honeyville, Headland, Morgan Place, Bay City, Central
City, West Bainbridge, Logan Field Municipal A/P, Frink, Abe
Springs, Wewahitchka, Saint Joe Beach, Brooks Co A/P, Quincy
Airport, Marysville, Jena, Dillon, Port Leon, Marianna, Old Town,
Asbury, Monticello, Magnolia Beach, Lovett, Chattahoochee, Medart,
Quincy, Nixon, Argyle, Pinetta, Bucell Junction, Cedar Island, Oak
Grove, Tallahassee, Ashford, Maclay State Gardens, Sneads, Callaway,
Pleasant Ridge, Ausmac, Blountstown, Killearn Estates, Carbur, De
Funiak Spring Airport, Sumatra, Abbeville
Municipal A/P, Jonesboro, Fenholloway, Alpine Heights, Richter
Crossroads, Empress, Seminole State Park, Geneva Municipal A/P,
Steinham Store, Crystal Lake, Beverly, Lewis, Capel, Cobb Crossroads,
Cross City, Bradfordville, Dill, Santa Clara, Adams Beach, Tilton,
Browns Crossroads, High Bluff, Durham, Lakeland, Youngstown, Killearn
Lakes, Sandestin, Freeport, Bonifay, Leonia, Abbeville, Bethel,
Beacon Hill, Valdosta Regional Airport, Enterprise, Ganer, and Twin
Pole
709 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026 /609 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026/
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Big Bend and Panhandle
Florida, and south central and southwest Georgia.
* WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 8 PM EDT /7 PM
CDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
115 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
FLZ071>074-172>174-212200-
/O.NEW.KMFL.HT.Y.0037.260821T1500Z-260821T2200Z/
Inland Broward County-Metro Broward County-Inland Miami-Dade
County-Metropolitan Miami Dade-Coastal Broward County-Coastal
Miami Dade County-Far South Miami-Dade County-
Including the cities of Davie, Miami, Sunrise, Sawgrass Mills
Mal, Pompano Beach, Kendall, Royal Palm Ranger, Shark Valley Obs
Tower, Mahogany Hammock, Coral Springs, Redland, Fort Lauderdale,
Carol City, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Kendale Lakes, Hollywood,
Pa-Hay Okee Overlook, Fortymile Bend, Florida City, Deerfield
Beach, Hialeah, and Miccosukee Indian Reservation
115 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Broward County, Coastal Miami Dade County, Far
South Miami-Dade County, Inland Broward County, Inland Miami-Dade
County, Metro Broward County, and Metropolitan Miami Dade Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
&&
$$
WR
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
257 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
FLZ159-211930-
Coastal St. Lucie FL-
257 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN ST. LUCIE COUNTY
THROUGH 330 PM EDT...
At 257 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fort Pierce Inlet, moving north at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Pierce, White City, Indrio, Fort Pierce Inlet, and Queens Cove.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. On rare occasions they can briefly touch down, producing wind
gusts over 50 mph. If a funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and
report your sighting to the National Weather Service.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Seek
safe shelter inside a sturdy building or hard-topped vehicle.
Remember, lightning can strike beyond 10 miles away from a
thunderstorm. When thunder roars, go indoors!
&&
LAT...LON 2735 8033 2745 8039 2754 8046 2756 8040
2756 8036 2757 8036 2758 8034 2757 8034
2757 8033 2756 8033 2756 8032 2758 8033
2759 8030 2739 8021
TIME...MOT...LOC 1857Z 160DEG 6KT 2745 8027
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
Haley
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
248 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
FLZ038-137-233-237-333-533-633-211930-
Western St. Johns FL-Southeast Coastal St. Johns FL-
Inland Flagler FL-Eastern Putnam FL-Western Putnam FL-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns FL-Southern Inland St. Johns FL-
248 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN FLAGLER...
SOUTHEASTERN ST. JOHNS AND NORTHEASTERN PUTNAM COUNTIES THROUGH 330
PM EDT...
At 248 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
San Mateo, or near East Palatka, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Saint Augustine, Palatka, Hastings, East Palatka, Saint Augustine
Beach, Federal Point, Crescent Beach, Saint Augustine Shores, Orange
Mills, and Butler Beach.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 2955 8157 2973 8170 2993 8130 2970 8117
TIME...MOT...LOC 1848Z 238DEG 18KT 2964 8153
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
AC
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
245 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
FLZ125-132-232-233-325-433-533-633-211930-
Eastern Clay FL-Northern Inland St. Johns FL-Western St. Johns FL-
Western Clay FL-South Central Duval FL-Coastal Duval FL-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns FL-Southern Inland St. Johns FL-
245 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN ST. JOHNS...EAST
CENTRAL CLAY AND SOUTHEASTERN DUVAL COUNTIES THROUGH 330 PM EDT...
At 244 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Durbin, or 10 miles east of Fruit Cove, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Green Cove Springs, World Golf Village, Palm Valley, Sawgrass, South
Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, Durbin, Picolata, Guana River State Park, and
South Ponte Vedra Beach.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 2986 8164 3000 8171 3026 8133 3000 8128
TIME...MOT...LOC 1844Z 238DEG 18KT 3007 8145
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
AC
Marine Weather Statement
Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
303 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
AMZ555-211915-
/O.CON.KMLB.MA.W.0238.000000T0000Z-260821T1915Z/
303 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM EDT...
For the following areas...
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm...
At 302 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts
was located over Fort Pierce Inlet, moving northwest at 10 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small
hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can can quickly form and capsize boats, damage
vessels and create locally hazardous seas. Make sure all on
board are wearing life jackets. Expect wind gusts in excess
of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, lightning and heavy
downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.
Return to safe harbor if possible.
Locations impacted include...
Moorings Of Vero Beach, South Beach, Pepper Beach Park, Floralton
Beach, and Fort Pierce Inlet.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
Frequent cloud to water lightning is occurring with this storm. If
caught on the open water stay below deck and, if possible, avoid
ungrounded metal objects. Remember, lightning can strike beyond 10
miles away from a thunderstorm.
&&
LAT...LON 2762 8023 2752 8003 2745 8005 2738 8028
TIME...MOT...LOC 1902Z 156DEG 9KT 2747 8028
WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...>34KTS
$$
Haley
Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
210 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
AMZ450-452-454-470-472-211915-
210 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS...
The areas affected include...
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20
NM...
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20
NM...
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM...
Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60
NM...
Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60
NM...
At 210 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from near Jekyll Island to 13 nm
southwest of Saint Augustine, moving east at 15 knots.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3045 8088 2969 8112 2967 8128 2973 8128
2981 8135 3010 8141 3022 8147 3034 8148
3038 8151 3045 8149 3051 8150 3053 8153
3109 8148 3123 8098
$$
HESS
