LIVE RADAR: Scattered storms for Central Florida, ending shortly after sunset

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ORLANDO, Fla. — 6:30 p.m. update:

Storms will end shortly after sunset. Temperatures will be in the upper-70s.

The storms will continue into weekend, mainly focused during the afternoon hours.

We continue to monitor very closely Tropical Storm Laura and the tropical system located in the western Caribbean.

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4 p.m. update:

Severe thunderstorms affect parts of Seminole, Lake, Orange, Volusia Counties. The storm located near Lake Mary is moving northeast at about 20 mph. Damaging wind gusts above 60 mph are possible and there could be some rotation. Nickel size hail is also possible. If you are in, or near, the following areas, please stay indoors: Deltona, Sanford, Apopka, Altamonte Springs, and Oviedo.

Early version:

There will be more storms in Central Florida this afternoon. Once again, the weather will remain unstable for Friday afternoon. Some storms could once again turn severe in the afternoon hours after the sea breeze develops.

There could be flooding developing over areas were the storms become more persistent, make sure to take an alternate route if you encounter one on the road. Lightning and strong gusts are also likely with Friday’s storms.

Highs will reach the low 90s, but it will feel as if temperatures were in the upper-90s.

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5-day forecast:

More storms through the weekend Some storms could once again turn severe (WFTV)

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