Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 2:38PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 11:38am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 238 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Deltona, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Deltona, Daytona Beach, Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, and Edgewater.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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!
Area Description:
Inland Volusia; Seminole; Coastal Volusia
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: