Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns Counties Until 7:30 PM EDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Flagler County, southeastern St. Johns County, and east central Putnam County in northeastern Florida. The warning was issued at 6:59 PM EDT on March 15, 2026, after radar indicated a severe storm in the vicinity.

Affected Areas

The warning encompasses several geographic regions and municipalities in northeastern Florida, including:

• Flagler County
• Southeastern St. Johns County
• East central Putnam County

Specific locations impacted include Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Bunnell, Andalusia, Marineland, Crescent Beach, Beverly Beach, and Espanola.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid potential injury from flying debris or falling trees.

Expected Conditions

As of 6:59 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Marineland, or near Palm Coast, moving northeast at 20 mph. The following hazards have been identified:

• Wind Speed: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
• Hail: Quarter size hail (1.00 inch) is possible.

Expected impacts include hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 6:59 PM EDT. The warning is currently set to expire at 7:30 PM EDT on March 15, 2026.