Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:13PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 2:13pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 512 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Daytona Beach Shores, or near South Daytona, moving southeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size 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...
Daytona Beach, Port Orange, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach, and South
Daytona.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Coastal Volusia
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov