ORLANDO, Fla. — High temperatures helped to fuel scattered storms throughout Central Florida on Sunday.
7:10 p.m. update:
Storms fired up around Central Florida on Sunday afternoon after temperatures rose to the 90s in some areas.
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The storm activity is expected to last for several hours and impact mainly the western counties in Central Florida.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Marion County until 6:30pm for Ocala westward for 60mph wind and small hail threat. Flood advisory for the Apopka area until 8pm for minor street flooding threat. pic.twitter.com/hDGOHWyhMP
— George Waldenberger (@GWaldenWFTV) July 18, 2021
A flood warning was issued for parts of Marion County along with a severe thunderstorm warning for Ocala.
A flood warning was also issued for the DeLeon Springs area of Volusia County.
Some of the storms have the threat of damaging wind and small hail.
Stationary heavy downpours will cause pockets of flooding over the next couple hours for some Central Florida neighborhoods, while others stay dry. #Florida pic.twitter.com/Oh57bCK6Fx
— George Waldenberger (@GWaldenWFTV) July 18, 2021
There was also a flood advisory issued for the Apopka area
Things should be quiet overnight with a larger wet pattern shaping up for the week ahead.
After a 95° day, a few storms are firing off for the evening, for some areas. #Florida pic.twitter.com/Yl4sAeX2JO
— George Waldenberger (@GWaldenWFTV) July 18, 2021
Original report:
Sunday’s forecast brings all the usual conditions Central Florida offers in the summer months: heat, humidity and storms.
Highs on Sunday will reach the low 90s inland and the upper 80s along the coast. Temperatures will feel like 100 degrees before the sea breeze storms fire up.
More areas of Central Florida will see feels like temps this afternoon around 100 degrees. Make sure to hydrate and find the shade when you can. Storm chances will also be higher today. pic.twitter.com/J2Re0jQ5wP
— Rusty McCranie (@RMcCranieWFTV) July 18, 2021
Those storms will work from the coastal areas around lunchtime to the interior through the afternoon.
We will see a 50% chance of rain on Sunday.
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