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TODAY: Wind advisory issued as heavy rain, lightning & strong gusts approach Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — Big changes will be happening with our weather today in Central Florida.

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Meteorologist Kassandra Crimi said it will be very windy Thursday.

A wind advisory will be in place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Wind gusts near 40 mph are possible for all of the Channel 9 viewing area.

Crimi said a line of rain and storms will also move through Central Florida today.

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Strong to severe storms are possible, with the main concerns being thunderstorm wind gusts, heavy rain, and lots of lightning.

Behind the storm front, Crimi said a batch of very nice weather arrives to our area.

Weather on Friday and through the weekend should be gorgeous.

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Morning temps will drop back into the 50s. Afternoons will be sunny with highs in the low 80s, Crimi said.

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