Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 2:29PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 11:29am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 229 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Crescent City, moving northeast at 30 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...
Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Holly Hill, Pierson, and
Ormond-By-the-Sea.
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; Northern Lake County; Coastal Volusia
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: