ORLANDO, Fla. — A Weather Alert Day is in effect for late Wednesday and early Thursday in Central Florida.
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5:15 p.m. update:
Tornado warnings that were issued for Orange and Brevard counties have been lifted.
Chief meteorologist Tom Terry and certified meteorologist George Waldenberger continue to track the storms live on Channel 9 Eyewitness News.
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4:55 p.m. update:
Tornado warnings have been issued for Orange and Brevard counties until 5:15 p.m.
The storm is moving northeast at 15 mph toward the St. Johns River.
4:20 p.m. update:
A tornado warning has been issued for Sumter County until 4:45 p.m. We have live coverage now on Channel 9 Eyewitness News.
Original story:
Chief meteorologist Tom Terry is tracking a strong storm system that is moving over the state during the next two days.
The system will bring the possibility of damaging wind gusts, a chance for isolated tornados and minor flooding.
“Scattered storms are already popping up locally and will increase through this evening and overnight,” Terry said. “(There will be) storms -- possibly severe -- with a tornado threat as well.”
He said that overnight, we can continue to expect severe weather, a tornado threat and gusty winds.
Terry said that 2 to 4 inches of rainfall and flash flooding is also possible.
The risk of widespread severe storms and isolated tornadoes will continue into Thursday.
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“We’ll continue with storms through Thursday afternoon -- some heavy,” Terry said.
Channel 9 meteorologists will continue to monitor the storms as they impact Central Florida and will provide updates on Channel 9 Eyewitness News.
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