The Brief
- Strong, severe thunderstorms have popped up in Orlando and Central Florida, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings.
- Main threats: Heavy rainfall, strong winds, frequent lightning, small hail.
- Timeline: Best rain chances between 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Rain begins to taper after 7 p.m.
ORLANDO, Fla. – Several rounds of strong showers and thunderstorms have made their way across Orlando and Central Florida, prompting strong thunderstorm warnings.
A tornado warning was issued for Seminole County, which has since expired.
Timeline: Here’s the best chances for rain
The best chances for rain are between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. The heaviest rain for Orlando is expected between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Rain chances should begin to move away from the Orlando area between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Weather Impacts: What to expect
The biggest weather threats are torrential rain, frequent lightning, strong and damaging winds and wind gusts (up to 60 mph), and hail (up to 1″).…