Florida Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/02/2026 15:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 6:27PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 2, 2026 - 3:27pm
Expires: 
June 2, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 627 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake George, or near Pierson, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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... DeLand, Pierson, Barberville, DeLeon Springs, and DeLand Airport.
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov