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TIMELINE: Strong to severe storms trek through Central Florida

Surge of tropical moisture ramps up rain coverage in Orlando area

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ORLANDO, Fla. – A surge of tropical moisture filtered across Central Florida on Wednesday.

Light showers were possible Wednesday morning, and some areas saw pockets of heavy rain after lunch.

Rain 1

As we went through the afternoon, a few strong thunderstorms were observed.

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There was a marginal risk for the area. Storm impacts included frequent lightning, strong wind gusts of 35-55 mph, heavy rain leading to localized flooding and the possibility of a tornado or two.

Despite a couple of tornado warnings in the afternoon, no tornados were spotted on Wednesday evening.

Storm Impacts

The heavy rain is expected to become widespread Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

Rain 2

The slight risk expands across the area Thursday.

A few thunderstorms could produce an isolated tornado or two through the overnight hours.

Severe 2

It’s looking much drier heading into Thursday afternoon.


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