ORLANDO, Fla. – A strong cold front will move across Central Florida on Wednesday.
Numerous storms will pass through the region into the afternoon. A few storms will have the potential of producing strong gusty winds from 45-60 mph, 1-inch hail stones, lightning, heavy rainfall and an isolated tornado.
The News 6 Pinpoint Weather team has declared Wednesday a Weather Alert Day. Here’s what that means.
The Storm Predication Center highlights the entire Central Florida area as a slight risk (level 2/5) as some storms could cause damage to life and property. Far northern Marion and Flagler counties are under a marginal risk (level 1/5).
STORM TIMELINE
3-5 p.m.: Another round of storms producing heavy rain and lightning continues to move across the metro area, along with Volusia, Flagler, Osceola and Brevard counties. Models begin picking up a slow weakening trend after 5 p.m.
Isolated showers will be possible across east Central Florida into the evening and into early Thursday morning as a cold front finally moves through.
Once the front exits the area, less humid and and drier air settles in, with highs Thursday afternoon running in the low 90s.