Special Marine Warning for Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line
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NOAA issued it on May 12, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Special Marine Warning has been issued by NWS Melbourne FL until 7:15 PM EDT, affecting waters from Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line with strong thunderstorms and wind gusts over 34 knots.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Florida Offshore
- Issued
- May 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Melbourne FL
Marine notices apply to named waters or shoreline zones. They may not describe conditions on land, even when the nearest place name is the same.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Central Florida Offshore.
Special Marine Warning Alert
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Special Marine Warning. It is effective from 6:21 PM EDT on April 30, 2026, until 7:15 PM EDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
This warning covers the waters from Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line, 0-20 nm offshore. Impacted locations include Holly Hill, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, South Daytona, and Wilbur By The Sea.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor immediately due to gusty winds and high waves. Ensure all on board are wearing life jackets, as thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts that may overturn boats.
Expected Conditions
A strong thunderstorm is producing wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, along with suddenly higher waves, lightning, and heavy downpours.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 6:21 PM EDT on April 30, 2026, and will expire at 7:15 PM EDT on April 30, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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