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BREAKING NEWS: Hurricane Ian triggers tornado warnings for Brevard and Osceola counties

ORLANDO, Fla. — As Hurricane Ian approaches the west coast of Florida on Wednesday, the threat of tornadoes will persist in Central Florida.

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2:35 p.m.

A tornado warning was issued for southeastern Osceola County on Wednesday afternoon.

The tornado warning was issued at 2:32 p.m. near Deer Park.

The warning is expected to end at 3 p.m.

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2:30 p.m. update:

The tornado warning in Brevard County ended at 2:30 p.m.

2:06 p.m. update:

A tornado warning was issued for parts of southern Brevard County on Wednesday afternoon.

The tornado warning was issued around 2:03 p.m. and will last until 2:30 p.m.

Channel 9 meteorologists are providing live coverage of the tornado warning on Eyewitness News.

8:30 a.m. update:

The tornado warning in Osceola County ended at 8:30 a.m.

8:15 a.m. update:

A tornado warning was issued around 8:07 a.m. for Osceola County.

The warning is in the Yeehaw Junction area.

The tornado warning will last until 8:30 a.m.

Original report:

As Hurricane Ian approaches the west coast of Florida on Wednesday, the threat of tornadoes will persist in Central Florida.

The threat of tornadoes in our area will continue to increase Wednesday morning and into the afternoon.

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A tornado watch is in effect for Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard and Polk counties until 5 p.m.

Several tornadoes touched down overnight in South Florida.

Read: Hurricane Ian: County-by-county guide to shelter locations in Central Florida

The tornados are believed to have flipped several planes over at the Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Airport.

If a tornado warning is issued for your area, it is important to seek shelter in an interior room of your home.

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Channel 9′s meteorologists will continue to monitor any potential tornadoes in Central Florida and will provide live coverage on Eyewitness News.

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