THE THREATS
Lightning can strike over 10 miles from the base of a thunderstorm. It might be sunny where you are, and lightning can still reach you. Make sure you stay weather aware.
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Showers have picked up in speed Sunday evening and they will continue to affect Central Florida through the early morning hours Monday. Still some of these showers are brining heavy amounts in a short amount of time, which increases the threat for flooding.
Some areas across Marion and western Volusia County have reached 5 inches, as it continues to rain.
Most of Central Florida will at least reach 2 inches, and some isolated amounts over 5 inches. The risk for flooding will continue through early Monday morning.
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