ORLANDO, Fla. — 7:20 p.m. UPDATE:
Storms have cleared the coast and have moved over the Atlantic waters. Lingering showers expected for the next hour or so east or Orlando toward the entire Space Coast. The showers have ended over inland locations. Partly clear skies are in the forecast tonight, with low temperatures dropping to the mid 70s.
5:37 p.m.:
Tornado warning has expired, but the severe storms continue to move to the east. Lake Nona will likely experience gusty winds and torrential rainds duringthe next hour through 6 p.m.
5:22 p.m.:
A tornado warning has been issued for Orange County until 6 p.m. and for Osceola County until 5:45 p.m. Click here to watch Channel 9 Eyewitness News right now for live updates.\
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It is going to be another hot, muggy and wet Central Florida day. At least the rain will cool (some of) us off, a bit. Expect storms to be a bit stronger than Tuesday's afternoon storms.
Some of the storms traveling over Central Florida the rest of the afternoon will move to the east-northeast and could produce 60 mph gusts and frequent lightning.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning can strike well away from a thunderstorm's base.
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