Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 4:14PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 1:14pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 414 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Helen, moving northwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Deltona, DeLand, New Smyrna Beach, Orange City, and Lake Helen.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Inland Volusia
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov