Marine warning for strong storm near Patrick base

Heard on: Doghouse Bridged Amateur Radio Network

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Weather alert: Special marine warning issued August 26th at 106 a.m.

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EDT until August 26th at 230 a.m.

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EDT by NWS Melbourne FLSNWMLB the national weather service in Melbourne has issued a special marine warning for Volusia Brevard county line to Sebastian inlet 0-20 nm until 230 a.m.

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EDT. Asterisk at 106 a.m.

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A strong thunderstorm was located over Patrick Air Force Base, moving north at 5 kt .

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Hazard wind gusts 34 kt or greater.

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Source radar.

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Impact expect wind gusts in excess of 34 kt , 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 include Cocoa Beach.

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Patrick Air Force Base, Cape Canaveral, Jetty Park, and Port Canaveral, move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected.

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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.

8/25/2026 10:08 PM

Weather Hazard

Patrick Space Force Base, FL 32925

Marine warning for strong storm near Patrick base

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Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, a special marine weather warning was issued for nearshore waters from the Volusia–Brevard county line to Sebastian Inlet due to a strong thunderstorm near Patrick Space Force Base moving north. The storm may bring strong wind gusts, high waves, lightning, and heavy rain affecting nearby coastal areas including Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral.

Marine warning for strong storm near Patrick base

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