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NWS: Conditions brought Florida's 3rd 'high risk threat' since 2000

ORLANDO, Fla. — Millions are cleaning up Monday after a line of severe storms swept the nation.

The storm system that caused destruction across the Southeast also downed trees and power lines around Florida.

Photos: Storms roll across Central Florida

Tallahassee officials said in a statement that electricity had been restored to over 23,000 customers by early Monday.

Volusia County Emergency Management Director Jim Judge said a funnel cloud was spotted Sunday evening near Daytona International Speedway, but there were no reports of tornadoes touching down.

Minor flooding was reported across the Panhandle.

"After yesterday's rough weather, we still have some lingering showers this morning. It'll be windy today too. Later this week, a big cool down is on the way," Severe Weather Center 9 meteorologist Brian Shields said.

Photos: Inside Severe Weather Center 9

Some travelers at Orlando International Airport dealt with canceled and delayed flights.

Many travelers were stuck at OIA Sunday night. Some were sleeping in the airport.

Photos: Travelers stuck at OIA after storms 

“Very uncomfortable. Barely sleeping from people coming to charge their phones to try and sit to charge their phones to have conversations and stuff. I really haven’t been able to get any sleep really,” said traveler Danesha Davis.

Check flight status: Delays and cancelations 

The storms brought hail to many areas of Central Florida, including Leesburg and Palm Coast.

Storms exited the area and tornado watches expired for Brevard and Osceola counties early Monday morning, clearing Central Florida from the tornado threat.

Video: Hail in Eustis 

The strong storm knocked down trees in Maitland.

The type of tornadoes that posed a threat were intense, fast-moving storms, including unusually strong long-track twisters.

Read: Storms exit as tornado watches expire

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center said conditions Sunday night brought the state's third "high risk threat" since 2000.

Video: Heavy wind and rain in Port Orange

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center said conditions Sunday night brought the state's third "high risk threat" since 2000.

Read: 11 people killed in Georgia following severe weather

By Sunday morning, authorities said the storms had already produced

tornadoes that killed four people in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

, and claimed the lives of

11 others in Georgia

.

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