182 

FZUS73 KGRR 181813

MWSGRR



Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI

213 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026



LMZ844>846-874-876-878-181822-

/O.CAN.KGRR.MA.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260518T1830Z/

213 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026



...THE SPECIAL MARINE WARNING IS CANCELLED...



The affected areas were... 

  Nearshore and Open Waters from St Joseph to Grand Haven MI...



The thunderstorms have moved out of the area and no longer pose a

significant threat to boaters.



A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for

southwestern Michigan.



LAT...LON 4253 8656 4289 8657 4306 8625 4294 8622

      4269 8621 4245 8626 4225 8635 4211 8649

TIME...MOT...LOC 1810Z 225DEG 43KT 4297 8612 4277 8594 4245 8580 



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THOMAS






657 

FZUS72 KMLB 181847

MWSMLB



Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Melbourne FL

247 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026



AMZ555-181930-

247 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026



A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...

  Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm...



At 247 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable

of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located

over South Beach, or near Vero Beach South, moving west at 25 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 this storm passes.



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 2726 8025 2727 8028 2746 8037 2765 8041

      2771 8044 2765 8002 2715 7982



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Kelly