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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 25, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 10, 2026, 3:24 PM EDT for Volusia County, Florida. It was in force for 35 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- May 10, 2026, 3:24 PM EDT (19:24 UTC)
- Expired
- May 10, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT
- In force
- 35 min
- Issued by
- NWS Melbourne, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Possible
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
County Volusia County, FL
The radar
The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 112 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 3:30 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 W Allandale, FL | Several large tree limbs snapped on Dunlawton Ave between Nova Rd and Woodbriar Trail in Port Orange. Time estimated by radar. |
| May 10, 3:46 PM EDT | HAIL 1.5 | 2 Sse Wilbur By The Sea, FL | Ping pong ball sized hail reported from a trained spotter approximately 1 mile north of Ponce Inlet. |
| May 10, 3:50 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 52 | 1 Sse Wilbur By The Sea, FL | The WeatherSTEM station at Ponce Inlet Town Hall measured a peak wind gust of 52MPH/45KT from the northwest at 3:50 PM. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 2 storm reports to this severe thunderstorm warning; the first came 6 minutes after it went out.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The nearest sounding before it
Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 12:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 172 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 515 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -19 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 639 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 68 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 118 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 0.8
The text
As transmitted.
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WUUS52 KMLB 101924
SVRMLB
FLC127-102015-
/O.NEW.KMLB.SV.W.0025.260510T1924Z-260510T2015Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
324 PM EDT Sun May 10 2026
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East central Volusia County in east central Florida...
* Until 415 PM EDT.
* At 323 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Port Orange,
moving east southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Daytona Beach, Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, and South
Daytona.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 2915 8092 2909 8090 2890 8076 2906 8118
2917 8111
TIME...MOT...LOC 1923Z 287DEG 24KT 2910 8106
TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Kelly2 follow-up statements
329
WWUS52 KMLB 101939
SVSMLB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
339 PM EDT Sun May 10 2026
FLC127-102015-
/O.CON.KMLB.SV.W.0025.000000T0000Z-260510T2015Z/
Volusia FL-
339 PM EDT Sun May 10 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT
FOR EAST CENTRAL VOLUSIA COUNTY...
At 338 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Port Orange,
moving east southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Wilbur By The Sea, and
Bethune Beach.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into a
small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 2909 8090 2890 8076 2903 8111 2915 8104
2915 8093
TIME...MOT...LOC 1938Z 292DEG 24KT 2910 8097
TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Kelly165
WWUS52 KMLB 101959
SVSMLB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
359 PM EDT Sun May 10 2026
FLC127-102009-
/O.CAN.KMLB.SV.W.0025.000000T0000Z-260510T2015Z/
Volusia FL-
359 PM EDT Sun May 10 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL VOLUSIA COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However gusty winds and
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
LAT...LON 2909 8090 2890 8076 2903 8111 2915 8104
2915 8093
TIME...MOT...LOC 1957Z 287DEG 24KT 2906 8082
$$
KellyWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Melbourne, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at May 10, 2:27 PM EDT, 57 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Issued at 226 PM EDT Sun May 10 2026
- Coverage of showers and lightning storms this afternoon and evening will become scattered to numerous. This diurnal coverage will continue through early to mid-week.
- Some storms and may be strong to severe later today and Monday. Primary storm hazards are frequent lightning, strong to damaging winds, hail, and torrential downpours. A brief tornado cannot be ruled out.
- Highs remain above normal through Monday with peak heat indices in the mid 90s to low 100's. Temperatures become more seasonable behind the front on Tuesday before slowly increasing once again into mid/late week. Low temperatures remain above normal and conditions humid.
Area forecast discussion, May 10, 2:27 PM EDT, 57 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Melbourne FL 227 PM EDT Sun May 10 2026 ...New KEY MESSAGES, DISCUSSION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER... .KEY MESSAGES... Issued at 226 PM EDT Sun May 10 2026 - Coverage of showers and lightning storms this afternoon and evening will become scattered to numerous. This diurnal coverage will continue through early to mid-week. - Some storms and may be strong to severe later today and Monday. Primary storm hazards are frequent lightning, strong to damaging winds, hail, and torrential downpours. A brief tornado cannot be ruled out. - Highs remain above normal through Monday with peak heat indices in the mid 90s to low 100's. Temperatures become more seasonable behind the front on Tuesday before slowly increasing once again into mid/late week. Low temperatures remain above normal and conditions humid. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 226 PM EDT Sun May 10 2026 Current-Tonight...Another very warm afternoon across ECFL with max temps in the U80s to L90s and perhaps a few M90s. Peak heat indices will, again, top out in the M-U90s to low 100's (locally). These hot and humid conditions will continue to produce a Moderate to Major HeatRisk. The sea breeze is delayed again Brevard County northward, but is expected to push a little further inland than the previous day. With existing deep moisture across the area, ISOLD-SCT showers/storms will develop first along/north of I-4 thru mid afternoon with coverage increasing up to numerous (55-65%) late afternoon into early/mid-evening and extending further south across our coverage warning area. The Storm Prediction Center keeps a Marginal Risk for Severe Storms across ECFL. Storm steering flow will shift activity back towards the coast. Primary storm threats remain frequent lightning strikes, strong gusty winds of 40-55 mph, hail to coin-size, and torrential downpours. A few storms may produce wind gusts to 60 mph locally. There is a less than 2% chance for a brief tornado. Convection will gradually diminish and move off the coast thru mid-late (south) evening, with mostly dry conditions overnight. Overnight lows will remain warm, providing little relief, with values generally in the 70s with conditions muggy. Winds becoming light/variable to calm. Mon-Mon Night...Plentiful moisture remains across the area and will promote a higher than normal (30-70%) diurnal shower/storm threat - highest southward and along the coast. The late day sea breeze collision will be across the eastern FL peninsula again. Periodic shortwave impulses embedded in the near zonal flow aloft will also aid the convective threat. The Storm Prediction Center has, again, outlined ALL of east central FL in a Marginal Risk for Severe Storms. Primary storm threats continue to be frequent lightning strikes, strong to damaging wind gusts (40-60 mph), hail to coin-size, and torrential downpours. While a less than 2% chance of a brief tornado exists for most of ECFL, a 2-4% chance exists for a portion of Volusia County; near Daytona Beach northward. Heat impacts continue with max temps in the U80s to L90s (south) with peak heat indices still in the M90s to potentially L100s. Warm and humid conditions continue overnight, with lows in the 70s. These hot/humid conditions will continue to produce a Moderate to (isolated) Major HeatRisk (mostly inland from St. Lucie/Martin coasts). A weak front approaches and moves into the area Mon night. Shower and storm chances do gradually diminish thru late evening Mon, but we could see some shower activity and an isolated storm persist overnight in association with the boundary (& upper energy) as conditions remain unsettled. Tue-Sat...A weak front will lie across central FL around sunrise Tue morning, continuing to track slowly southward during the day ending up across south FL late. Fairly deep moisture remains behind the front and with cooler air aloft/plentiful energy in the mid-levels; we will see a high chance (65-70%) for showers and storms on Tue with convection in play during the morning as well as afternoon and evening. Winds turn NERLY pretty quickly behind the boundary and remain mostly onshore through the rest of the week and into next weekend. Chances for showers/storms Wed (40-70%, highest south of Orlando). An overall drying trend is forecast Thu-Sat as drier air filters southward down the peninsula, but we may still see a small 10-20% PoP threat at least on Thu. Temps return closer to seasonal values on Tue (in the 80s) behind the front, then continue to rise back above normal through mid/late week. The next weak front approaches late work-week, but it is unclear if it can penetrate as far south as central FL and if it does, will not have much fan-fare with it. && .MARINE... Issued at 226 PM EDT Sun May 10 2026 Current-Tonight...Light offshore flow (occasionally variable) will "back" onshore at the coast this afternoon with delayed sea breeze formation. A light S/SW flow will develop again tonight, post-convection. A few storms may develop near the coast early- mid afternoon in association with the sea breeze, with greater coverage and intensity late aftn/early evening. Some storms could be strong to marginally severe. The storm steering remains offshore so mariners will need to keep an eye to the sky & westward for developing/approaching inclimate weather. Storm threats include frequent lightning strikes, strong gusty winds, hail to coin-size, and torrential downpours. An ISOLD waterspout cannot be ruled out. Seas generally 1-3 ft and both winds/seas locally higher invof storms. Mon-Thu...An increased shower/storm threat continues Mon-Wed of next week as moisture remains ample and boundary collisions across the eastern peninsula each day/evening allow for storms to push back to the coast. A weak front pushes into the local waters Mon night, slowly exiting southward during the day on Tue, but residual moisture remains. A few storms Mon will be locally strong to potentially severe with primary impacts of frequent lightning strikes and strong gusty winds. Hail to coin-size and torrential downpours also possible. There will be variability in the wind component, but speeds generally AOB 15 kts. Light offshore winds Mon evening, quickly turn to NERLY behind the boundary late Mon overnight into Tue continuing mainly onshore thru the rest of the period, but may veer to offshore at night thru mid-week. Seas initially 1-3 ft build to 3-5 ft Tue, further to 6-7 ft offshore Tue night into Wed, slowly subsiding again later Wed into late week. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFs) Issued at 1250 PM EDT Sun May 10 2026 SW to W winds around 10 knots, not as strong as yesterday so east coast sea breeze will develop a little earlier at coastal terminals this afternoon, ESE to SE at 12-15 knots with some higher gusts. SHRA/TSRA will track east across the FL peninsula as well as get sparked by inland moving east coast breeze. Boundary collisions should provide the best chance for strong storms including wind gusts 35+ knots and brief but significant CIG/VIS reductions. Convection will push back toward the east coast thru 01-02z in westerly steering flow and eventually dissipate. Amended DAB to bring the TEMPO forward based on radar trends and will add a VCTS for LEE. Will add TEMPOs to MCO/SFB roughly 21Z-23Z. && .FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 226 PM EDT Sun May 10 2026 Deep moisture will remain across the area through early next week. A weak front will press southward across the area Monday overnight settling across south Florida by late Tuesday. Diurnal coverage of showers and lightning storms will be scattered to numerous through at least Tuesday, possibly Wednesday, and may provide some decent "wetting" rains for much of east central Florida. Some storms could be strong to marginally severe through at least Monday as this activity pushes back towards the coast and offshore. Storm threats include frequent lightning strikes, strong gusty (erratic) winds, hail to coin-size, and torrential downpours. Daily sea breeze collisions will favor the eastern peninsula late today and again on Monday as coverage gradually becomes more uniformly consistent across east central Florida into next week. There remains a threat for potential new "fire-starts" from lightning strikes. Generally a light (5-10 mph) southwest to west wind component will "back" onshore along the coast this afternoon with sea breeze development. Winds may increase to 10-15 mph with sea breeze passage and some higher gusts. Warm and humid conditions continue into early next week, with afternoon highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and peak heat indices of 95-103 degrees. Dispersion values will be Generally Good this afternoon, perhaps Very Good toward the Kissimmee River, and Fair to Generally Good on Monday and Tuesday. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... DAB 73 88 71 83 / 20 60 30 60 MCO 74 90 73 86 / 20 50 20 70 MLB 77 89 75 85 / 40 60 40 70 VRB 77 90 74 86 / 50 60 50 70 LEE 73 90 72 86 / 10 20 30 70 SFB 73 90 71 86 / 10 50 20 70 ORL 74 90 73 86 / 20 50 20 70 FPR 77 90 74 86 / 40 60 50 70 && .MLB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. AM...None. && DISCUSSION...Sedlock AVIATION...Kelly
In the hours before
Special weather statement, May 10, 2:45 PM EDT, 39 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
245 PM EDT Sun May 10 2026
FLZ041-141-101930-
Coastal Volusia FL-Inland Volusia FL-
245 PM EDT Sun May 10 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL VOLUSIA COUNTY
THROUGH 330 PM EDT...
At 244 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
DeLeon Springs, moving east at 30 mph and will interact with the
east coast sea breeze boundary. Additional strong storms will push
offshore the upper Volusia coast.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Daytona Beach, Port Orange, Ormond Beach, South Daytona, and Holly
Hill.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 2943 8108 2914 8094 2908 8139 2922 8143
2926 8136 2927 8115 2940 8115 2943 8111
TIME...MOT...LOC 1844Z 253DEG 25KT 2918 8132
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
KellySpecial weather statement, May 10, 3:17 PM EDT, 7 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
317 PM EDT Sun May 10 2026
FLZ041-141-102000-
Coastal Volusia FL-Inland Volusia FL-
317 PM EDT Sun May 10 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL VOLUSIA COUNTY
THROUGH 400 PM EDT...
At 317 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Daytona International Speedway, or near Daytona Beach, moving east at
30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Daytona Beach, Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, South Daytona, and
Daytona Beach Shores.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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!
&&
LAT...LON 2909 8090 2894 8079 2906 8120 2920 8114
2922 8096
TIME...MOT...LOC 1917Z 287DEG 24KT 2913 8110
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
KellyThe office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 8:16 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 89 min | |
| May 10, 2:39 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 96 min | |
| May 10, 2:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Volusia | 45 min |
| May 10, 3:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Volusia | 43 min |
| May 10, 3:47 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 43 min | |
| May 10, 4:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Indian River | 34 min |
| May 10, 4:41 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 64 min | |
| May 10, 4:45 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MLB | Indian River | 30 min |
| May 10, 5:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Brevard | 47 min |
| May 10, 5:29 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 91 min | |
| May 10, 5:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MLB | Brevard | 33 min |
| May 10, 6:12 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MLB | Brevard | 33 min |
| May 10, 6:30 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 90 min | |
| May 10, 7:08 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 97 min | |
| May 10, 7:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Indian River | 36 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.