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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 9:13 PM Aug. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN VOLUSIA COUNTY THROUGH 545 PM EDT... 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN; MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
Airport Weather Warning
Issued: 8:45 PM Aug. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...AIRPORT WEATHER WARNING... The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued an Airport Weather Warning for... Daytona International Airport. * Until 530 PM EDT. For the following threat... * Wind gusts of 35 knots or higher. LAT...LON 2922 8113 2922 8100 2913 8100 2913 8112
Special Marine Warning
Issued: 8:44 PM Aug. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm... * Until 545 PM EDT. * At 443 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Daytona Beach Shores, or near South Daytona, moving southeast at 15 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, lightning and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Return to safe harbor if possible. * Locations impacted include... Wilbur By The Sea, Daytona Beach Shores, Allandale, Harbor Oaks, and Ponce Inlet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. && HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...>34KTS
Heat Advisory
Issued: 4:10 AM Aug. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values of 108 to 112 expected. * WHERE...A portion of east central Florida. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. &&
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