Special Marine Warning Issued for Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line

Source: NOAA · Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line, Florida

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, the CDC PLACES population-level health analysis, and the CMS Hospital Compare quality data, Areazine publishes editorial articles drawing on more than 19,000 U.S. city profiles. See our methodology for full source attribution and refresh cadence.

NWS Melbourne has issued a Special Marine Warning for Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm until 7:15 PM EDT due to a strong thunderstorm with 40-knot winds and small hail.

What this NWS weather alert tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by NOAA on June 13, 2026 and geographically references Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line, Florida. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Alerts — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to read it as a data point about the issuing system: how quickly NOAA detected the hazard, how precise the geographic or product-identifier scope is, and whether similar notices have clustered in the same category or region in the last 90 days. Cluster patterns frequently precede a broader regulatory action — a single localized NWS weather alert is isolated; three of them within a quarter often indicate a supply-chain, infrastructure, or seasonal driver that will keep producing notices until something structural changes.

For decision-making, Areazine pairs each alert with the original agency URL, the full agency name, and a timestamp so you can verify the notice against the primary source before acting on it. Tags on this item (weather, alert, Special Marine Warning, Florida) map to related alerts in the same area of risk — browsing them together gives a clearer picture than any single notice alone, because the shape of an ongoing issue only becomes visible across multiple sequential alerts.

Alert Details

A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Melbourne FL. The alert is effective from May 8, 2026 at 6:13 PM EDT until May 8, 2026 at 7:15 PM EDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm. Locations impacted include Ormond-By-the-Sea, Beverly Beach, Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, and Holly Hill.

What You Should Do

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. If caught on the open water, stay below deck and avoid ungrounded metal objects.

Expected Conditions

At 6:11 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Ormond-By-the-Sea moving east at 10 knots. Hazards include wind gusts to 40 knots, small hail, wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, lightning, and heavy downpours.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately on May 8, 2026 at 6:13 PM EDT and expires at 7:15 PM EDT.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

All Weather Alerts →

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NWS weather alert.

What is this NWS weather alert about?
NWS Melbourne has issued a Special Marine Warning for Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm until 7:15 PM EDT due to a strong thunderstorm with 40-knot winds and small hail.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line, Florida. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Weather Alerts updates?
Browse the full Weather Alerts feed on Areazine at areazine.com/weather/ for the latest updates from NOAA and other agencies.