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Sprinkles expected overnight in Orlando, cold front could bring strong storms Thursday

ORLANDO, Fla. — Patches of mainly light rain will continue along the east coast with occasional sprinkles over Metro Orlando through the overnight hours, Channel 9 certified chief meteorologist Tom Terry said.

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Wednesday will be dry. However, starting Thursday, a strong cold front will move into the area bringing scattered storms.

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Channel 9 meteorologists will be watching for any rotating storms coming in from the Gulf, and gusty winds over 50 mph. 

As of Tuesday night, the Storm Prediction Center has Central Florida in a Level 2, or slight, risk of severe weather from I-4 west with a Level 1, or marginal, risk to the east.

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Adam Poulisse, WFTV.com

Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019.