Strong thunderstorms produced severe wind gusts and hail in Volusia County.
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The episode as NWS MLB wrote it up.
Strong thunderstorms produced severe wind gusts and hail in Volusia County.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jun 2, 2:00 PM EST, 2 hours 26 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
300 PM EDT Tue Jun 2 2026
...New KEY MESSAGES, DISCUSSION, MARINE...
.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 206 PM EDT Tue Jun 2 2026
- Marginal Risk with strong to severe storms are forecast late
this afternoon and evening with the potential for damaging
winds, frequent lightning, heavy rainfall, small hail, and a
less than 2% tornado risk
- A High Risk of rip currents exists at all east central Florida
beaches through Thursday; boating conditions deteriorate
rapidly on Wednesday
- Rain chances shift south with a "cool" front from Wednesday
onward, accompanied by drier and cooler air through Thursday,
before another warming trend into next weekend
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 206 PM EDT Tue Jun 2 2026
Tonight-Wednesday... KMLB radar imagery shows mostly dry
conditions over east central Florida. GOES-16 satellite imagery
and local observations indicate scattered to broken cumulus
clouds moving east across the Florida Peninsula. Analysis charts
show a cold front over the southeastern US which extends from weak
low pressure (~1013mb) near the NC and VA coasts. Meanwhile, high
pressure (~1017mb) is situated over the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
Scattered to numerous showers (50-80%) and lightning storms are
forecast to develop into the late afternoon and evening hours as
the east coast sea breeze pushes inland and converges with weak
west-northwest flow. The 15Z XMR sounding shows ML CAPE at 1,500
J/kg, MUCAPE at 3,500 J/kg, PW at 1.63in, and 0-6km shear at
26kts, however low and mid level lapse rates are rather low at
5.8C/km-6.4c/km coupled with 500mb temperatures at -7.8C which
suggests that large hail is unlikely. Additionally, an MDPI value
of 1.1 is supportive of strong downdrafts.
There is a Marginal Risk for severe storms this afternoon and
evening, mainly between 3pm-10pm. The hazards of concern are
damaging wind gusts up to 60mph (5-14% chance), frequent
lightning, heavy rainfall (1-3"+ in 60 minutes), and small hail.
Additionally, there a brief tornado cannot be ruled out (less than
2% chance). The greatest potential for a tornado is over Brevard,
Indian River, and St. Lucie counties, as well as eastern Seminole
and eastern Orange counties where CAMS indicate 0-3km SRH between
200-500 m^2/s^2, as well as 3km EHI between 1-3 coupled with
MLCAPE between 1,500 J/kg-2,500 J/kg and 0-6km shear between
20-45kts. Scattered to numerous east moving showers (50-80%) and
lightning storms are forecast into this evening. West-northwest
winds at 5-10mph with gusts to 15mph are forecast to veer onshore
into the late afternoon and evening. Rain chances will persist
into the overnight before gradually diminishing into Wednesday
morning.
Scattered showers (20-50%) and lightning storms are forecast on
Wednesday as a "cool" front slowly moves south over east central
Florida. The main hazards will be wind gusts to 40-50mph, occasional
to frequent lightning, heavy rainfall, and small hail. Drier
conditions are expected into late week. Breezy east-northeast winds
at 10-15mph with gusts to 25mph are forecast. Afternoon highs in the
low to mid 80s are forecast with mostly cloudy skies. There are no
critical RH concerns.
Thursday-Monday... Drier conditions are forecast late week and
into the weekend behind the front as high pressure (1020-1026mb)
builds over the southeastern US. Isolated to scattered showers and
lightning storms are forecast on Thursday (mainly over the
Treasure Coast and Okeechobee county on Thursday, much of ECFL on
Friday, and portions of east central Florida on Saturday) before
rain chances (20-40%) increase over all of east central Florida on
Sunday. Easterly winds at 10-15mph with gusts to 20-25mph are
forecast through Friday. Afternoon highs in the low to mid 80s
are forecast to gradually increase into the weekend before
reaching the mid 80s to low 90s on Sunday and Monday. Lows in the
mid 60s to mid 70s are forecast.
&&
.MARINE...
Issued at 206 PM EDT Tue Jun 2 2026
Tonight-Wednesday... There is a Marginal Risk for Severe Storms
tonight over the nearshore waters. Scattered to numerous offshore
moving showers and lightning storms are forecast this evening and
into Wednesday as a "cool" front sags south over the southern
Atlantic waters into Wednesday afternoon. The main hazards are
strong wind gusts in excess of 34kts, frequent lightning, and
heavy rainfall. Winds are expected to turn onshore overnight into
Wednesday at 15-20kts with gusts to 25-30kts. Seas are expected to
rapidly build Wednesday morning which is when a Small Craft
Advisory goes into effect from north to south throughout the day.
Seas to 5-7ft nearshore and 7-10ft offshore and over the Gulf
Stream are expected.
Thursday-Saturday... . Drier conditions with isolated showers and
lightning storms are expected on Thursday through Saturday as
high pressure builds over the southeastern US. East-northeast
winds to 15-25kts are forecast with gusts to 25-30kts. Seas are
expected to build from north to south through the day on Wednesday
with heights to 5-8ft nearshore and 7-10ft offshore (20-60nm) and
over the Gulf Stream. Winds diminish on Thursday from the east at
10-15kts with gusts to 20kts. Seas gradually diminish to 4-6ft
nearshore and 5-7ft over the Gulf Stream on Thursday. There is a
Small Craft Advisory in effect through Thursday.
&&
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFs)
Issued at 140 PM EDT Tue Jun 2 2026
Afternoon TS slow to start and haven't developed yet, so pushed
back VCTS start times. Highest coverage of TS near the coast from
KTIX-KSUA where the sea breeze will push inland and higher
moisture is available. Drier air to the north working against
TS. Enough confidence for TS impacts at inland terminals for
TEMPOs, though confidence in convection evolution is still low and
will likely need AMDs as things develop. Some +TSRA with wind
gusts to 50 kts possible. Afternoon-evening SHRA/TSRA diminish
after 00Z, but additional rounds possible through the night as a
weak front pushes south. Offshore/WRLY winds 5-10 kts shift
onshore/ERLY along the coast behind the sea breeze, then become
light/VRB overnight. MVFR CIGs could develop near the boundary,
and may need TEMPOs in later packages. SHRA clears behind the
front Wednesday morning INVOF of the northern terminals, but will
linger across the south through the day. Winds shift NE behind
the front and increase to 15-20 kts with gusts 20-30 kts.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
DAB 72 81 70 82 / 70 10 0 0
MCO 72 81 68 82 / 70 30 0 0
MLB 73 82 73 83 / 60 40 10 10
VRB 72 82 72 82 / 60 40 10 20
LEE 72 82 68 84 / 70 10 0 0
SFB 72 83 68 84 / 70 20 0 0
ORL 72 82 69 83 / 70 30 0 0
FPR 72 81 72 82 / 60 40 10 20
&&
.MLB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...None.
AM...Small Craft Advisory from 4 AM Wednesday to 10 AM EDT Thursday
for AMZ550.
Small Craft Advisory from 8 AM Wednesday to 10 AM EDT Thursday
for AMZ552.
Small Craft Advisory from 2 PM Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday
for AMZ555-575.
Small Craft Advisory from 4 AM Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday
for AMZ570.
Small Craft Advisory from 8 AM Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday
for AMZ572.
&&
DISCUSSION...Fehling
AVIATION...HaleySpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
334 PM EDT Tue Jun 2 2026
FLZ164-264-022000-
Inland Martin FL-Coastal Martin FL-
334 PM EDT Tue Jun 2 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN MARTIN COUNTY
THROUGH 400 PM EDT...
At 333 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles east of Indiantown, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Indiantown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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!
&&
LAT...LON 2703 8045 2710 8026 2696 8016 2696 8043
TIME...MOT...LOC 1933Z 338DEG 13KT 2700 8033
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
HaleySpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
357 PM EDT Tue Jun 2 2026
FLZ164-264-022015-
Inland Martin FL-Coastal Martin FL-
357 PM EDT Tue Jun 2 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN MARTIN COUNTY
THROUGH 415 PM EDT...
At 357 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northwest of North County Airport, or 11 miles east of
Indiantown, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Martin
County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 2701 8042 2709 8024 2698 8014 2696 8014
2696 8040
TIME...MOT...LOC 1957Z 333DEG 9KT 2699 8030
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
HaleySpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
434 PM EDT Tue Jun 2 2026
FLZ041-141-022115-
Coastal Volusia FL-Inland Volusia FL-
434 PM EDT Tue Jun 2 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL VOLUSIA COUNTY
THROUGH 515 PM EDT...
At 433 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Daytona Beach, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Daytona Beach, Port Orange, Ormond Beach, DeLand, 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.
&&
LAT...LON 2905 8099 2900 8124 2925 8130 2926 8127
2927 8115 2932 8115 2935 8108
TIME...MOT...LOC 2033Z 334DEG 15KT 2918 8115
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
SedlockSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
509 PM EDT Tue Jun 2 2026
FLZ041-141-022145-
Coastal Volusia FL-Inland Volusia FL-
509 PM EDT Tue Jun 2 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL VOLUSIA COUNTY
THROUGH 545 PM EDT...
At 509 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Port Orange, moving southeast at 20 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...
Daytona Beach, Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, and South
Daytona.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 2911 8092 2904 8085 2892 8077 2884 8113
2913 8122 2919 8102
TIME...MOT...LOC 2109Z 337DEG 16KT 2907 8103
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
SedlockSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
511 PM EDT Tue Jun 2 2026
FLZ041-141-022200-
Coastal Volusia FL-Inland Volusia FL-
511 PM EDT Tue Jun 2 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEAST VOLUSIA COUNTY
THROUGH 600 PM EDT...
At 511 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Flagler Beach, moving south at 25 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...
Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Holly Hill, Ormond-By-the-Sea, and
Daytona Beach Shores.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 2943 8107 2921 8096 2912 8121 2926 8123
2927 8115 2936 8115 2941 8116 2942 8114
2942 8111 2943 8111
TIME...MOT...LOC 2111Z 337DEG 20KT 2947 8115
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
SedlockPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
520 PM EDT Tue Jun 2 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0509 PM Hail 3 N Spruce Creek 29.12N 81.06W
06/02/2026 E0.25 Inch Volusia FL Trained Spotter
Trained spotter reports pea size hail in
Port Orange off Bear Corn Run.
0512 PM Hail Spruce Creek 29.08N 81.05W
06/02/2026 E0.70 Inch Volusia FL Trained Spotter
Trained spotter reports dime sized hail at
Spruce Creek Airport.
&&The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 104 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:24 UTC.
2 thunderstorm wind, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
Broadcast media relayed picture of quarter size hail in New Smyrna Beach in the Oliver Estates subdivision near S Glencoe Rd.
Ormond Beach Municipal Airport measured a peak wind gust of 53 knots from the east.
The WeatherSTEM station at Ponce Inlet Town Hall measured a peak wind gust of 55 knots from the southeast.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1355910, 1355913, 1355915.